Olivet College’s Cupp earns MIAA Defensive Player of the Week honors
Olivet College freshman defender Kyle Cupp (Otsego) has earned Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Defensive Player of the Week honors for men’s soccer.
OLIVET, Mich. – Olivet College freshman defender Kyle Cupp (Otsego) has earned Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Defensive Player of the Week honors for men's soccer.
Cupp played a key role for the Comets, as they won three games last week. His defensive efforts helped Olivet come back from a 4-0 deficit to beat Calvin College, 6-5, in its MIAA opener. Cupp also added an assist against the Knights. He started both games of the Alma-Olivet Classic. In the Comets' 3-0 win over Hanover (Ind.) College, Cupp scored the first two goals on headers.
"Kyle had a fantastic week, especially his performance in the Calvin match" said Olivet Head Men's Soccer Coach Chad Wiseman. "He is a big, physical presence that demands attention of opposing teams. Kyle's ability to dominate in the air was very helpful during our competitions."
Olivet, who enters the week with a 6-0-1 record, will play two road MIAA contests, beginning tomorrow at 4 p.m. against Albion College. On Saturday night, the Comets will battle Hope College at 7 p.m.