Now a three-time NEC Rookie of the Week, Saavedra netted the game-decider on Thursday in a 1-0 triumph over FDU. The rookie midfielder has stepped up to fill a key role to the Sharks' success this season finishing the regular season with 17 points, six goals and five assists. The Miami, FL native spoiled the Knights' 11-game unbeaten streak at University Stadium in Teaneck, NJ with a first half game-winner in the 24th minute. Teammate Ben Assane Fall took the ball down the left flank and cut back on his right where he slid the ball across the top of the box to the feet of Saavedra. The rookie collected the ball his right foot then with a quick release ripped a shot to the left side of the goal producing the only goal of the match. In a game-decider for seeding, Saavedra helped the Sharks land the No. 2 seed securing a bye in the NEC men's soccer tournament. Saavedra shares the most NEC Rookie of the Week honors with SFU's Joschi Schelb.