Sept. 12, 2011
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -
Altamirano Game-by-Game in 2011
San Diego State junior Jose Altamirano (San Diego/Southwest HS) has been named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week, the website announced today.
Altamirano scored three goals over the weekend to lead the Aztecs to a 2-0 record and the Courtyard Marriott San Diego Central Tournament title. For his efforts, the midfielder was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Offensive Player.
On Friday, Altamirano scored a goal in SDSU's 4-0 victory over Manhattan. He had two shots in just 35 minutes of action. On Sunday, Altamirano scored both goals and hit a post with another shot in San Diego State's 2-0 triumph over No. 21 Penn. For the game, Altamirano had four attempts in 74 minutes.
Altamirano, a member of three United States National team age groups, most recently with the U-20 squad in March of 2009, now has three goals this year after recording two over his first two seasons. Altamirano's seven points (three goals, one assist) is tied with sophomore Miles Byass (Highland, Calif.) (two goals, three assists) for the team lead.
San Diego State travels to play Oral Roberts (6 p.m. CT Friday) and Houston Baptist (7 p.m. CT Sunday) this weekend.