Nov. 9, 2009

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Western Washington University midfielder Kellan Brown has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Week for Nov. 1-7.

Brown, a sophomore from Tacoma (graduate of Bellarmine Prep), led the Vikings to a tie and a win, scoring a goal in a 1-1 overtime tie with Mary ND and being credited with an assist in a 2-0 win over league champion Saint Martin's.

Brown finished the season as the GNAC's runner-up in points with 25 and goals with 10.

"Kellan has continuously found ways to break down defenses all season long," said Western coach Travis Connell.

The Vikings ended their season 8-11-1 overall and placed second in the GNAC at 5-3-0.