Aldao named A.I.I. Player of the week
Inaki Aldao has been named the A.I.I. Men’s Soccer Player of the Week after helping Bellevue match the best start in program history (5-0-1).
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Bellevue University sophomore Inaki Aldao (Buenos Aires, Argentina) has been named the Association of Independent Institutions Men's Soccer Player of the Week as announced by the A.I.I.
This week's Player of the Week Award encompassed all matches from the start of the season through Sunday, Sept. 2.
Aldao has led the Bruins to a 5-0-1 record through their first six games, matching the best start in program history (2001: 5-0-1). During this stretch Bellevue has recorded notable wins over #7 Columbia and (RV) Benedictine and posted a 3-0-1 mark away from home.
Inaki Aldao – Player of the Week
Aldao leads the A.I.I. and ranks sixth nationally with five goals and 12 points on the season. Through six games he has already scored a game-winner (Aug. 17 vs. Doane), assisted a game-tying goal (at Judson), and, most recently, drew a penalty that led to a game-winner (Sept. 1 at Concordia).
He scored two goals in BU's 3-2 win over Columbia (Aug. 22) and has found the scoresheet in four separate games. Additionally, he has had a hand in (scoring, assisting, drawing a PK) multiple goals in each of those four games.
Up Next:
Bellevue hosts Sterling College Tuesday evening. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. at Bellevue West High School,