BREVARD, N.C. – Brevard College senior goalkeeper Abby Nunez was named USA South Conference Defender of the Week for the third time in 2026.
 
The Homestead, Florida native notched two shutouts and a 2-1 record last week for the Tornados. In 270 total minutes played, Nunez stopped 16 of the 18 shots faced. In a 1-0 shutout of previously unbeaten Sewanee, Nunez stopped all nine shots faced. In a 2-0 loss to Johnson & Wales (N.C.), Nunez managed one save. Finally, in another 1-0 shutout, this time of USA South foe Meredith, Nunez made six saves.
 
Nunez has competed in all 11 matches for the Tornados in 2026, totaling 963:32 of game time with 41 saves, a .911 save percentage, a 0.37 goals-against average, and eight total shutouts (seven solo, one combined).
 
The Tornados return to action on Tuesday at 5 p.m. hosting Greensboro at Ives-Lemel Family Field.
 
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