MAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week
Joel Sangwa, Defender, Akron
A goal in the 25th minute (24:43) from Akron junior Joel Sangwa lifted the 18th-rated University of Akron men's soccer team to 1-0 Mid-American Conference victory at Western Michigan on Thursday, Oct. 13. In a battle between Akron's second-ranked NCAA offense and the top-rated defense of Western Michigan, it was the Zips that were able to triumph and end the Broncos' 10-match unbeaten streak. The game-winning goal came off a Zips' restart in which a back-heeled kick from sophomore Jason Shokalook found a sliding Sangwa from approximately nine yards out in the center of the box for the tally. Sangwa also helped lead a defensive effort that resulted in Akron's second consecutive and fourth overall shutout of the season. On the year, Sangwa owns four goals on the strength of six shots, with four falling on goal.
 
Other Nominees
Sergi Martinez, Defender, Bowling Green
Bowling Green’s Sergi Martinez had the primary assist on every goal as the Falcons topped Chicago State, 3-0, in the lone match of the week. It was the first three-assist match of his career and fell just one assist shy of tying the school record. Martinez is second on the Falcons with eight points, including a BG-best four assists on the season.