(KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 22) – McKendree University redshirt-junior goalkeeper Pachu Cortazar (Asuncion, Paraguay/Santa Teresa de Jesus) has been selected as the United Soccer Coaches Division II National Player of the Week for men's soccer, it was announced by the association's office Tuesday. 
 
Cortazar anchored the Bearcat defense this past weekend, earning two shutout wins while tallying a total of 11 saves through 180 minutes of play. With this honor, Cortazar becomes the first men's soccer player to earn the United Soccer Coaches National Player of the Week award in program history.
 
Pachu and the Bearcats will be back in action this Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. when they travel up to Quincy, IL to take on the Hawks of Quincy University.