Ottumwa, IA – The No. 3 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men's Soccer squad swept the weekly Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) DI Men's Soccer Athlete of the Week honors. Sophomore Daniel Mulero (Asturias, Spain/Salesianos Santo Angel Aviles) and freshman Vittorrio Bellesi (Breno, Italy/Olivelli Putelli) have been honored with the weekly accolade.
The duo helped guide the Warriors to an impressive week last week. Indian Hills used a 6-0 victory on the road at Southeastern Community College before collecting a 2-2 draw with Iowa Lakes Community College, the top-ranked National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DII Men's Soccer program. Indian Hills moved to 5-0-1 on the year and jumped to No. 3 in this week's national poll, the highest rank in school history.
Mulero tallied a goal in each contest to pace the Warrior offense. The sophomore midfielder used a highlight-reel strike from near midfield that ricocheted off the crossbar and into the back of the net with just seconds to play in the opening half to give Indian Hills a 2-1 lead.
Mulero has now tallied a goal in four of his five matches competed in this year and leads the squad with 11 points. The sophomore currently leads the ICCAC with his 11 points while his four goals are tied for first in the conference.
Bellesi has emerged early on in his collegiate career as a primary defender for the Warriors. The freshman added an assist in the win over Southeastern for his first collegiate point.
Bellesi, who has started three contests this season, is part of a stingy Indian Hills defense that is allowing just 0.50 goals against per game this season, the 10th lowest mark among all NJCAA DI Men's Soccer programs.
Next up for the Warriors is a trip to Neosho, MO to take on Crowder College at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 14.
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