The BIG EAST Conference announced its weekly men’s soccer award winners on Monday, highlighting standout performances from Marquette, Akron, Xavier, and Georgetown. According to the BIG EAST, the selections recognize players who excelled during the most recent stretch of league and non-conference play, with several athletes reaching career milestones.
Marquette’s Mads Konrad Horgøien Leads Offensive Honors
Marquette sophomore forward Mads Konrad Horgøien earned the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week title after a career-best performance in a 4-0 win over Butler. Horgøien recorded five points, scoring two goals and providing an assist. The Trondheim, Norway, native opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 12th minute, later assisting on the Golden Eagles’ third goal and adding his second score shortly thereafter. This performance brings his season total to 16 points, a new career high for the sophomore.
Akron’s Matthew Paiva and Brett Kaminski Anchor Defensive Effort
Akron senior defender Matthew Paiva was named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week for his role in securing results against two nationally ranked opponents. Paiva anchored a back line that conceded only two goals in 180 minutes, including a 2-1 victory over No. 25 Syracuse and a 1-1 draw against No. 6 Creighton. Even while playing with 10 men for much of the second half against Creighton, Paiva helped limit the nation’s top-scoring offense to a single goal and converted the game-tying penalty kick.
Kaminski recorded nine saves across the two matches, stopping a penalty kick against Syracuse and registering a career-high six saves against Creighton.
Xavier’s Jonny Mennell Posts Back-to-Back Shutouts
Graduate goalkeeper Jonny Mennell of Xavier secured the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honor by recording two consecutive clean sheets. Mennell totaled 11 saves over 180 minutes, including four in a 4-0 win over Evansville and seven in a scoreless road draw against Seton Hall. The BIG EAST reported that Mennell was the only goalkeeper in the conference to record two shutouts during the week, finishing with a 1.000 save percentage and a 0.00 goals-against average.
Georgetown’s Terrance Reynolds and Tate Lampman Recognized
Georgetown freshman midfielder Terrance Reynolds was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week for the second time, as reported by GUHoyas.com. Reynolds scored his second goal of the season during a 3-0 road victory over St. John’s.
Junior defender Tate Lampman earned a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for the same match. Lampman contributed to the Hoyas’ shutout and scored a goal, helping Georgetown maintain its 4-0 record in league play. According to GUHoyas.com, Lampman now has five goals and two assists on the season, totaling 12 points.
Weekly Honor Roll Standouts
The BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll also included the following performances:
- Noeh Hernandez (DePaul): The senior midfielder recorded a goal and two assists across two road matches, including the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory at UConn.
- Fernando Garcia Gil (Providence): The senior midfielder scored twice in a 3-3 road draw against Villanova, finishing with six shots.
- Karson Vazquez (Villanova): The junior midfielder factored into all three of his team’s goals, finishing with two goals and an assist in the same 3-3 draw against Providence.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Georgetown Hoyas play next?
Georgetown is scheduled to host the Seton Hall Pirates at 7 p.m. this Friday at Shaw Field.
How many weekly awards has Georgetown earned this season?
According to GUHoyas.com, the recognition for Reynolds and Lampman marks the 11th weekly honor for the program this season.
What was unique about Akron’s defensive performance this week?
Akron’s defense, led by Matthew Paiva and Brett Kaminski, held both No. 25 Syracuse and No. 6 Creighton to a combined two goals over 180 minutes, despite playing with 10 men for a significant portion of the match against Creighton.
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