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The freshman defender was instrumental in leading the JMU defense in home victories over top-ranked North Carolina (1-0 on Sept. 11) and Hofstra (2-1 on Sept. 18).
He anchored a defense that held a UNC team scoreless for the first time in 17 games, dating back to the 2011 season. The Tar Heels entered the JMU game undefeated this season (4-0-0) and riding a school-record 16-game unbeaten streak.
In last week's games Aðalsteinsson won balls in the air, organized the Dukes' defense and was a dominating player at the back.
Earlier this week he was selected Rookie of the Week for the 11-team Colonial Athletic Association.
The ECAC award was selected among nominees from its 88 Division I member schools.
JMU improved its record to 3-2-1 and extended its home unbeaten streak to a school-record 15 games.
JMU's next scheduled game is at Loyola on Saturday, Sept. 22 (7 p.m.).
