MONTEVALLO, Ala. – University of Montevallo men's soccer (3-0-1, 0-0-1 PBC) defender Mike Rinzema (Brampton, Ontario/Humber College) has been named the Peach Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Rinzema helped the nationally-ranked Falcons remain unbeaten as he scored a goal in the 2-2 tie with Flagler College and helped gain a 2-0 shutout of Eckerd College.

Rinzema had key moments on offense and defense for the Falcons, scoring a goal against Flagler and shutting down Eckerd in a win. He began with his first goal of the season in the 87th minute at Flagler. He headed in a cross on a free kick that sent the game to overtime, where he helped the Falcons defense keep the Saints off the board. He carried that effort on to Eckerd, holding the Tritons to two shots on goal. He leads a defense that is third in the PBC with four goals allowed and tied for second with a 1.00 GAA.

Rinzema and the Falcons return to action this Wednesday as they travel to the University of Alabama in Huntsville for an afternoon contest.