Boston, Mass. – UMBC freshman midfielder Simon Vujinovic has been named the America East Conference Rookie of the Week.

Vujinovic brought the Dawgs within a goal with 1:54 left on the clock in the 2-1 loss to No. 5 ranked Bryant this past Saturday evening. It was his first career goal. Following a turnover in the right corner, sophomore forward Matteo Samori delivered a pass into the center of the box for junior forward Brady Geho. Geho controlled the ball and redirected it to Vujinovic, who was positioned at the top of the box. Vujinovic unleashed a shot that deflected off a Bryant defender and found its way into the lower right corner of the goal.

Vujinovic nearly scored the equalizer with 1:38 left when he fired a powerful shot through a wall of defenders, seemingly destined for the back of the net, but Bryant goalkeeper Enzo Carvalho (who made two saves) pulled off an incredible diving save with his left hand.

UMBC will host New Hampshire on Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m.