Big South Announces Men's Soccer Players of the Week - Oct. 12

Big South Announces Men's Soccer Players of the Week - Oct. 12

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – Presbyterian College midfielder AJ Acree (Wilminton, N.C.) has been named the Big South Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Gardner-Webb goalkeeper Oliver Weng (Washington, D.C.) is the Defensive Player of the Week for matches played Oct. 5-11, it was announced today. In addition, High Point forward Nick Sarantakos (Williamsburg, Va.) has been selected as the Freshman of the Week.
 
Acree scored his first two career goals to lead Presbyterian back from a two-goal deficit for a 2-2 road draw at Radford. Trailing by two at halftime, the sophomore cut the deficit in half in the 51st minute before completing his brace at the 72:20 mark to even the score and help the Blue Hose earn a point in conference play. Presbyterian recorded a season-high 14 shots, with Acree accounting for four while playing all 90 minutes.
 
Weng tallied 11 saves and a shutout across two road wins for Gardner-Webb over ETSU and Longwood. The junior finished the week with a .917 save percentage, allowing just one goal on 32 shots faced. He opened the week with six saves in a 2-1 victory over the Buccaneers, including five in the first half. Weng followed with five saves against Longwood, keeping the Lancers off the board despite facing 22 shots, including 16 in the second half.
 
Sarantakos assisted Lucas Kelly’s game-winning goal with three seconds remaining to lift High Point to a 2-1 road victory at USC Upstate. The win extended the Panthers’ winning streak to six, tied for the longest in the nation, and their 10-year unbeaten streak on the road in Big South play. The assist was Sarantakos’ fourth of the season and his second in as many games. He also put one shot on goal in 54 minutes of action.
 
Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Nicolas Triguero (Gardner-Webb), Daniel Lugo (High Point), Noel Zimbeva (Radford), Tyler Ware (UNC Asheville) and Jayden Montgomery (USC Upstate).
 
Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Lucas Kelly (High Point) and Lennart Granzow (UNC Asheville).
 
Also nominated for Freshman of the Week: Aiden Burke (Presbyterian) and Brice Hall (Radford).