The Northwest Conference is proud to announce its Student-Athletes of the Week in Men’s Soccer for the week of September 10th through September 16th.
Men’s Soccer- Offense- Student-Athlete of the Week
Trevor Thompson I F I Pacific Lutheran | SR | Olympia, Wash. | River Ridge
Thompson scored three goals over the weekend and had one assist, including both game-winning goals of the weekend. Thompson scored twice in PLU's 2-1 victory over defending MIAA Champion Calvin on Friday before landing the game winner and an assist in a 3-1 win over Warner Pacific on Sunday. He has scored a goal in every game this season and leads the NWC in both goals (six) and points (13). Ranks 2nd nationally in goals per game and third in points per game.
Men’s Soccer- Defense- Student-Athlete of the Week
Nicholas Gaston I GK I Pacific Lutheran | SR | Mililani, Hawaii| Mililani
Gaston set the school record for most minutes played by a keeper in a career over the weekend, helping the Lutes bag a pair of victories. Gaston had four saves with the lone goal allowed an own goal on a redirect by a defender in a 2-1 win over defending MIAA Champion Calvin before making four saves in a home win over Warner Pacific. Gaston finished the weekend with eight saves, playing all 180 minutes for the Lutes.