Friesen & White Named NWC Men's Soccer Student Athletes of the Week

10/16/2023 4:30:00 PM

HILLSBORO, Ore. - The Northwest Conference is proud to announce its Student-Athletes of the Week in Men’s Soccer for the week of October 9th through October 16th.

Men’s Soccer- Offense- Student-Athlete of the Week
Cole Friesen I F I Whitworth | SO | Chula Vista, Calif.| Eastlake

Friesen scored all three goals for the Pirates this weekend, increasing his season total to an NWC-best 19.  He is two away from tying Whitworth's single season record of 21.  Cole now ranks second in all of NCAA Division III in goals per game (1.36) and total goals.

 

Men’s Soccer- Defense- Student-Athlete of the Week
Alex White I D I Pacific Lutheran | SR | Henderson, Nev. | Coronado

White played every minute in both of the Lutes' road victories to stay atop the NWC standings. He anchored a defensive unit that allowed just five shots on goal against Whitworth on Saturday and five on Sunday against Whitman.