MSOC - UCSB Zeller DPOTW

Leroy Zeller

  • Award
    Defensive Player of the Week
  • Week Of
    9/11/2023
  • Sport
    Men's Soccer
  • School
    UC Santa Barbara
  • Year
    Senior
  • Position
    Goalkeeper
  • Hometown
    Zülpich, Germany
  • High School
    Helene-Lange-Gymnasium
  • UC Santa Barbara senior goalkeeper Leroy Zeller compiled 12 saves as the Gauchos went 2-0 on the week. 

  • Zeller recorded eight saves in Monday's 2-1 triumph over UNLV for a .889 save percentage. The lone goal given up by UC Santa Barbara came on a penalty kick. 

  • The senior made four stops in Saturday's 5-2 win against Utah Valley. With the score tied 2-2 at halftime, Zeller did not allow a goal in the second half as the Gauchos netted three of their own to pull away for the win. 
  • The Zuplich, Germany product has started every match this season, playing all 450 minutes. 

  • UC Santa Barbara currently sports a 3-2 overall record on the year.  

  • It is Zeller's second Defensive Player of the Week honor, having won it once last season.