WICHITA, Kan. – Tavita Ploetz of the University of Saint Mary men's soccer team has been named the KCAC Defensive Player of the week, the conference office announced on Tuesday. This is Ploetz's first career player of the week honor.

Ploetz had a total of seven saves in two matches for the Spires last week. The freshman goalkeeper made five saves in a 1-0 win over Kansas Christian College on Sept. 5. He now has 10 total saves and a .714 save percentage on the season.

The Spires are back in action Tuesday when they travel to Manhattan, Kan., to take on Manhattan Christian College. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.