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Linden Tabbed Kwik Star Defensive Peak Performer Of The Week

October 28, 2025 | Men's Soccer

Dean Linden garners his first league weekly accolade.

AMHERST, Mass. – Sophomore goalkeeper Dean Linden tabbed the Men's Soccer Kwik Star Defensive Peak Performer of the Week, as announced by the Summit League. The accolade marks the first of Linden's career.

As the Minutemen went 1-0-1 on the week, Linden earned his second and third shutouts of his career. The Westford, Massachusetts, native had a 0.00 goals-against-average and a 1.000 save percentage on the week, with no goals allowed and 15 shots saved, in 180 minutes played. In the 2-0 win over Dartmouth, the sophomore stopped three shots, before making a career-high 12 saves in the 0-0 draw at St. Thomas (MN). 
 
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