Pierson Earns First Career Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week

JACKSON, Mich. – Brayden Pierson of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team was named the Crossroads League Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, September 30.

Pierson had a phenomenal week in goal for MVNU. The freshman from Lebanon, Ohio had 11 saves in MVNU's 2-0 shutout victory at (RV) Grace College to begin Crossroads League play. Pierson then collected five saves against (RV) Spring Arbor University in the 1-1 draw. For the season, Pierson has a record of 4-0-1 in games he has started.

Pierson and MVNU men's soccer are back in action at CH4 Stadium agaisnt No. 3 Bethel University on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.