MACON, GA. - - Ron Gravely, a member of the Belmont men’s soccer team, was named the defensive player of the week for Oct. 22, it was announced on Monday.

The sophomore psychology major from Dallas recorded his conference-leading fifth shutout of the season in Belmont’s 1-0 victory at Florida Gulf Coast in Ft. Myers, Fla. on Oct. 21, with four saves. His five shutouts this season is tied for second all-time in Belmont history. Gravely is currently tied with current graduate assistant coach Kyle Roelke, who had five shutouts last season. Matt Renfrow holds the all-time record with six shutouts in the 2003 season. This is Gravely’s first honor from the Atlantic Sun.

The Bruins (5-7-2, 2-4-1 Atlantic Sun) will return to action on Oct. 26 against North Florida at the Whitten Soccer Complex in Nashville, Tenn. beginning at 6:30 p.m.