Mjaavatn named SAC Defensive Player of the Week
He becomes the second Lion this year to receive the honor.
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Mars Hill freshman defender Mathias Karhus Mjaavatn was named the WePlayed Sports South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league Tuesday morning.
Karhus Mjaavatn, a native of Oslo, Norway, contributed on both ends of the field as Mars Hill tied nationally ranked Young Harris and beat Catawba in a crucial SAC matchup. He had an assist in the 1-1 tie against Young Harris and added two more assists in the 2-1 win over Catawba, figuring in on every goal of the week.
He currently leads the Lions in points with seven (2G, 3A).
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The Lions close out the regular season on the road with yet another critical conference contest when they square off against Coker. Kickoff on Saturday, November 1 is set for 5 p.m.
