SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Elon senior goalkeeper Clint Irwin has been chosen as the Southern Conference men's soccer player of the week for all matches from September 27 - October 3.

Irwin tied his career best with nine saves to lead Elon to a draw against No. 9 Duke in a mid-week non-conference showdown. He followed that with his 22nd career shutout as Elon defeated UNC Greensboro, 1-0, in double overtime Saturday to move to 2-0 in SoCon play. The clean sheet moved Irwin to fourth on the SoCon's career shutouts list.

The senior keeper had 16 saves on the week in nearly 217 minutes of action, recording a 0.42 goals against average.

Other Nominees: Brooks Duff (Furman), Sean Flatley (College of Charleston), Steven Sassano (Appalachian State) and Billy Padula (Wofford).

2010 SoCon Men's Soccer Players of the Week

Sept. 7       Yannick Pilgrim, Davidson

Sept. 14      Fabien Vorbe, Furman

Sept. 21      Sean de Silva, College of Charleston

Sept. 28      Gabe Latigue, Elon

Oct. 5         Clint Irwin, Elon