Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College senior midfielder Alijah Nunes (Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago) was named the Little East Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in a 1-0-1 week for the Anchormen last week.
 
Nunes helped RIC battle Salve Regina to a 1-1 tie on Sept. 30, in which the Anchormen limited the Seahawks to just two shots on net. He was equally as impressive as RIC came from behind to defeat Framingham State, 2-1, on Oct. 2, holding the Rams to just six shots on net. Nunes scored the game-winning goal in the 85^th minute off of a corner kick.
 
For the season, Nunes has played in 10 games, starting eight of them. He has two goals and one assist for five points on the season.
 
Head Coach Kyle Froberg's team is 4-3-3 overall and 2-0-1 in the Little East.
 
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at home vs. UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (6 p.m.).