(Arlington, Texas - Oct. 7, 2025) – Utah Tech's Anthony Godinez was tabbed as the WAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday. The senior defender helped the Trailblazers shut out UNLV, 0-0, in the team's conference opener on Saturday night.

Godinez, a native of Hillsboro, Oregon, played the full 90 minutes and recorded a shot in the draw. With his assistance, the UT defense limited the Rebels to just five shots, with one shot on goal. Both stats are single-game season lows for a Utah Tech opponent. It was Utah Tech's third shutout of the season.

Joining teammates sophomore forward Taylor Rogers and senior goalkeeper Stockton Short, Godinez is the third Trailblazer to earn a WAC men's soccer weekly honor this season. The selection is Godinez's first career weekly honor.

Godinez and the rest of the Trailblazers return to action on Thursday, Oct. 9, for their WAC home opener against San José State. As the first game of a doubleheader with UT women's soccer, the match will kick off at 5 p.m. at Greater Zion Stadium in St. George.

WAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week: Junior Diouf, Fr., F, Grand Canyon

WAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week: Anthony Godinez, Sr., D, Utah Tech

WAC Men's Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week: Edgar Guerra, R-Sr., San José State