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MARCUS GROSS NAMED AMERICA EAST MEN'S SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK

10/20/2003

Boston, MA—UMBC sophomore defender Marcus Gross was named America East Conference Player of the Week for his performance October 13-20, 2003.

Gross, the Retriever sweeper, scored the game-winning goal in UMBC’s 1-0 victory over Stony Brook, and tallied the game’s first goal again in Saturday’s 3-1 win over New Hampshire. He scored both goals in the 20^th minute of play, heading in nearly identical direct kick serves from teammate Mike Joseph. Gross has scored in his last three appearances, as he converted a penalty kick in the previous win over Vermont.

The native of Barnstaple, England, leads a UMBC defense which allowed its first goal in 272 minutes after they had built a 3-0 lead over UNH. The Retrievers have seven shutouts in 15 outings.