Big South Announces Men's Soccer Players of the Week - Sept. 12
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – Gardner-Webb forward Pablo Brimeux (Sanary-Sur-Mer, France) has been named the Big South Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Presbyterian defender Connor Hudson (Murrysville, Pa.) is the Defensive Player of the Week for matches played Sept. 5-11, it was announced today. In addition, Presbyterian goalkeeper Leo Stritter (Eschborn, Germany) is the Freshman of the Week.
Brimeux notched three goals in two wins for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. In the first match against Queens University, he scored in the 89th minute off a penalty kick that found the top left corner to push GWU’s lead to 3-1. In a 4-0 win at VMI on Saturday, Brimeux found the back of the net in the first 120 seconds, then scored again in the 20th minute off a pass from teammate Carlos Jimenez-O’Farrill.
Hudson was one of the key defensive anchors for the Blue Hose, as his efforts helped Presbyterian shutout ETSU, 2-0. He helped the backline keep the Bucs off the scoreboard with just three shots on goal.
Stritter helped Presbyterian earn its fourth win on the season with a 2-0 blanking of East Tennessee State. He made three saves during his 90 minutes in net, as he faced 15 shots total.
Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Kaya Ignacio (High Point) and Ben Kaindu (Presbyterian).
Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Javier Ramirez (Gardner-Webb). Alexandre Durand (Longwood) and Ian McGill (UNC Ashville).
Also nominated for Freshman of the Week: Jefferson Amaya (High Point), Sam Presser (UNC Ashville), Braiden Hall (USC Upstate) and Louie Danielson (Winthrop).