via Keiser press release/website

After an outstanding freshman season, Christian Tomei has been named the 2023 AAC Defensive Player of the Year. 

• The Jupiter, Florida, native recorded a program record 151 saves for KU.
• Leads the AAC in save percentage (67.4)
• His save percentage this season is currently the best in program history. 
• School record for wins in a season (13)
• Played in all 14 games, and spent 721 minutes in goal. 
• Allowed the fewest goals (73) among all qualified goalkeepers in the AAC. 
• Tomei also added 35 groundballs, caused six turnovers, and an assist. 
• Logged 10 games with 10+ saves. 
• Tomei is the first athlete in KU history to be named AAC Defensive Player of the Year. 
• On the year, Tomei has a program record 13 wins. 

Keiser will play in the AAC championship round tomorrow afternoon versus No. 6 Cumberlands (Ky). Opening faceoff is set for 3:00 p.m.

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