Brandeis University

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Seniors Zareena Mann of San Ramon, California, and Aidan Chuang of New York, New York, members of the women’s soccer and men’s soccer teams, have been named Brandeis University Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 18. The Brandeis Athlete of the Week program is presented by The Chateau Restaurant and Jake n JOES Sports Grille.

Mann scored two quick goals for the Judges in a 1-0-1 week. In a 2-0 road win over Bridgewater State on Tuesday, October 13, Mann scored a goal just 2:15 into the contest. On Saturday, October 7, against #17 Rochester, Mann scored a goal just 91 seconds after kickoff against a University Athletic Association foe, #16 Rochester. The Judges led the Yellowjackets, 2-0, before settling for a 2-2 draw.

Overall this season, Mann has three goals and one assist for seven points.

The Judges (7-4-2, 0-2-1 UAA) return to action on Friday at 7:30 p.m. against Case Western Reserve University, in another UAA game.

Chuang notched a goal and an assist in 1-0-1 week. He scored the opening goal in the 39th minute in a 2-2 draw against Mass Maritime Academy, his fourth of the season. Chuang also assisted the first goal in the 27th minute of a 2-1 win over the University of Rochester, the Judges’ first against a University Athletic Association opponent this season. 

Overall this fall, Chuang is tied for the team lead with four goals and nine points. Brandeis (4-6-3) is back in action on Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. at Case Western Reserve University in another UAA matchup. 

This is the 11th year that the Brandeis Athlete of the Week program has been presented by The Chateau Restaurant Group. The Athlete of the Year Program highlights top Brandeis student-athletes who have had an outstanding athletic achievement in the week prior. Each selected student-athlete will be featured on the Brandeis athletics homepage and inside the Chateau Waltham and Jake n JOES.

Owned and operated by the Nocera Family, the Chateau Restaurant of Waltham opened in 1933 and set the standard for providing the tradition of Italian family dining, friendly service, and quality food at reasonable prices for its customers. Located on 195 School Street, with 900 seats, the Chateau is always ready to accommodate large parties.

The Nocera Family consists of 6 brothers who have always had a passion for playing sports. In 2010, the Nocera Family launched a new concept, Jake n JOES Sports Grille. Jake n JOES Waltham opened in 2014 and is the best place to watch a game and enjoy quality food.

"Brandeis student-athletes are fantastic role models in our community,” says Chateau President Joe Nocera, “They exemplify the ideals of excellence and commitment both on and off the playing field. The Chateau Waltham and Jake n JOES Waltham are proud to partner with Brandeis Athletics to continue to enhance a positive focus within the Waltham Community."

Mann is a 2023 graduate of California High School. For more information about Brandeis University women’s soccer, please visit their website at https://brandeisjudges.com/sports/wsoc

Chuang is a 2023 graduate of Milton Academy. For more information about Brandeis University men’s soccer, please visit their website at https://brandeisjudges.com/sports/msoc

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