IRVING, Texas – The American Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly men’s soccer awards for the week ending Sunday, October 5.
Offensive Player of the Week
Gijs Hovius, Sr., F, Tulsa
Hovius lifted the Golden Hurricane to their first conference win of the season, scoring the game-winning goal in the 90th minute to defeat UAB 1-0.
Defensive Player of the Week
James Nyandjo, Fr., D, Charlotte
Nyandjo scored the game-winning goal for the 49ers over Memphis, while anchoring the defense that allowed just two shots on goal.