On the strength of an impressive opening weekend, Stetson men's soccer is ranked seventh in this week's NSCAA Southeast Regional poll which was released late Tuesday.
The Hatters opened the 2016 season with a 2-1 overtime win at VCU last Friday, and then battled to a 1-1 draw on Sunday at Old Dominion.
Senior goalkeeper Paul Ladwig was instrumental in the two positive results by making a total of 19 saves, earning Atlantic Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors as a result. Gabriel Diniz, Luke Ferreira and Ian McCauley each scored goals for the Hatters.
The Hatters are one of three ASUN teams in the week's regional poll. Lipscomb (3rd) and North Florida (6th) also made the cut.
Stetson continues play this weekend when the Hatters host Georgia Southern 7 p.m., Friday, and UNC Asheville, 5 p.m., Sunday.
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