Neerhof started in 16 of 17 contests he appeared in, registering three goals as a defender. He posted a goal in his collegiate debut against Felician on Aug., 25 and added goals against St. Thomas Aquinas and Bloomsburg.
The native of Oosterbeek, Netherlands was a key factor in Warrior defensive scheme that ranked sixth in the PSAC in goals against average and third in shutout percentage. With the help of Neerhof, the Warriors have posted shutouts in five of its final seven contests entering the PSAC Semifinals.
He leads ESU in shot percentage (.300). Neerhof is just the second Warrior in program history to earn the honor, joining Kevin Holmes in 2006 as ESU players to earn freshman of the year accolades.
His honor marks ESU’s first major award since 2017, when Keelby Espinola took home PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Year laurels.