Big South Announces Men's Soccer Players of the Week - Oct. 5

Big South Announces Men's Soccer Players of the Week - Oct. 5

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – High Point forward Daniel Lugo (Saint Petersburg, Fla.) has been named the Big South Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while HPU goalkeeper Josh Caron (Palm Harbor, Fla.) is the Defensive Player of the Week for matches played Sept. 28-Oct. 4, it was announced today. In addition, Gardner-Webb midfielder Leonardo Cristescu (Oldenburg, Germany) has been selected as the Freshman of the Week.
 
Lugo tallied three goals, including both in a 2-0 win over Winthrop, to lead High Point to a 2-0 week. The senior posted his second multi-goal game of the season against the Eagles, scoring the game-winning goal in the 53rd minute before adding an insurance goal in the 68th. He then found the net in the 85th minute to seal a 2-0 win over Longwood. The Panthers have now won five straight, tied for the longest active winning streak in the country.
 
Caron secured back-to-back clean sheets in shutout wins over Winthrop and Longwood, combining for seven saves while playing all 180 minutes in goal. The graduate goalkeeper made four saves in a 2-0 road win over the Eagles to open the week, helping High Point extend its 10-year road unbeaten streak in conference play. He followed with three saves in another 2-0 victory over the Lancers. Caron faced 28 shots on the week, including 17 against Longwood.
 
Cristescu made an immediate impact off the bench in Gardner-Webb’s 3-0 victory over No. 22 UNC Asheville. The freshman midfielder scored his first career goal in the 71st minute, just over two minutes after entering the match, to give the Runnin’ Bulldogs a three-goal lead. Cristescu finished with two shots, both on target, in 29 minutes against the nationally ranked Bulldogs.
 
Also nominated for Offensive Player of the Week: Tim Kreuzpeintner (Gardner-Webb), David Palade (USC Upstate) and Jorge Perez (Winthrop).
 
Also nominated for Defensive Player of the Week: Oliver Weng (Gardner-Webb) and Kevin Christensen (Winthrop).
 
Also nominated for Freshman of the Week: Kieran Smith (High Point) and Evan Tubiolo (Winthrop).