ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Atlantic East Conference announced its weekly awards on Monday afternoon, with two Saints receiving recognition for their performances on the field. 

Erick Shoetter-Rojas was named Men's Soccer Player of the Week, while Alex Rendon Benitez earned Defensive Player of the Week honors.

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Erick Shoetter-Rojas - Men's Soccer Player of the Week

In a pair of AEC wins over Saint Elizabeth last week, Erick Shoetter-Rojas netted a trio of goals to help the Saints remain undefeated in conference play. He notched the game winner in both affairs. 

Tallying six total points, the senior has scored in every conference match to-date on the season.

Alex Rendon Benitez - Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Alex Rendon Benitez led the Saints' defensive effort in a pair of shutout wins over AEC foe Saint Elizabeth.

The center back kept the opposing offense to minimal threat, while netting a pair of goals himself in the wins. 

Alex also helped anchor a Saints defense that set a new program record with 511 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal.

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