IRVING, Texas – The American Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly men’s soccer honors for the week ending on Sunday, October 25.
Offensive Player of the Week
Peleg Armendariz, Sr., F, Tulsa
Armendariz scored the only goal in the game in Tulsa's 1-0 win over No. 20 Charlotte. The senior forward had two shots in the win, both of which were on goal, and lifted Tulsa to a win that tied them with Charlotte and Missouri State for first place in the American.
Defensive Player of the Week
Tim Pusback, Fr., D, UAB
Pusback helped anchor a back line for UAB that did not allow a goal in the Blazers' 1-0 victory over Temple. The freshman defender helped UAB only allow five total shots in the game, only one of which were on goal.
Goalkeeper of the Week
Carlito Saylon, Jr., GK, Tulsa
Saylon registered his fifth shutout of the year and had a pair of saves while facing 13 shots in Tulsa's 1-0 win over No. 20 Charlotte.
Freshman of the Week
Sergio Perello, Fr., F, FIU
Perello wins his second straight Freshman of the Week honor after scoring a goal in FIU's 2-1 win over Florida Atlantic. Perello has now registered a point in back-to-back games.
Honorable Mention
Keanan Bader, Sr., M, Memphis
Registered his first career brace in Memphis' 5-1 victory over South Florida, including the eventual game-winning goal.
Santi Possu, Gr., F, FIU
Scored the game-winning goal in FIU's 2-1 victory over Florida Atlantic.
Humphrey Doh, Sr., F, UAB
Scored the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute to lift UAB to a 1-0 victory over Temple.
Ethan Schulz, Fr., GK, UAB
Recorded his third shutout of the season in UAB's 1-0 win over Temple.
Ryan Ruguaru, Jr., D, Memphis
Assisted on Memphis' opening goal of a 5-1 win over South Florida.