The third set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Men's Soccer Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions have been announced, based on performances from Sept. 7-13.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
David Nunez, F, Sr., West Alabama
- Posted four goals on the week to finish with six shots and eight points.
- Tied the West Alabama single-game goals scored record with a hat trick against Tuskegee University.
- Scored the Tigers' lone goal in their GSC opener against UAH.
Other nominees: Donovan Pruitte, UAH; Matthias Ran De Berg, Christian Brothers; Karim Gegg, Mississippi Christian; Joaquin Wladdimiro, Montevallo; Chris Douglas, Trevecca Nazarene; Greg McDonnell, Union
DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Alan De Paula, D, Sr., AUM
- Held down the Warhawks' backline while playing the full 90 minutes in AUM's 1-0 win over Lee on Sept. 12.
- Scored the game-winning goal in the 57th minute, giving AUM its first GSC win of the season.
Other nominees: Oliver Rigby, UAH; Elliot Whalley, Christian Brothers; Luke Nolan, Mississippi Christian; Elias Lunde, Trevecca Nazarene; Freddie Westfall, Union
GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Grant Clothier, GK, Jr., Christian Brothers
- Anchored the Christian Brothers defense with back-to-back shutouts in GSC victories over Delta State and Spring Hill.
- Made two saves against Delta State and another against Spring Hill.
Other nominees: Jakob Buhrkuhl, AUM; Santiago Dominguez, Mississippi Christian; Andre Etcheverry, Montevallo; Hunter Walker, Trevecca Nazarene; Patrick Schott, Union
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Oliver Rigby, D, Fr., UAH
- Played 90 minutes and scored the game-winning goal in UAH's 2-1 victory at West Alabama.
- Recorded one goal and two points on one shot during the week.
- Registered his fourth consecutive 90-minute performance this season.
- Ranks fifth in the GSC in game-winning goals and among the Top 10 in the conference in goals and points.
Other nominees: Malik Mawd, AUM; Lian Feridani, Mississippi Christian; Haden Brown, Trevecca Nazarene; Christopher Cerda, Union; Jack Porter, West Alabama
2026 GSC Men's Soccer Weekly Awards
Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Jaden McKree, AUM
Sept. 8: Oli Orzechowski, UAH
Sept. 15: David Nunez, West Alabama
Defender of the Week
Sept. 1: Samuel Quickfall, UAH
Sept. 8: Haden Brown, Trevecca
Sept. 15: Alan De Paula, AUM
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sept. 1: Jacob Buhrkuhl, AUM
Sept. 8: Walker Hunter, Trevecca
Sept. 15: Grant Clothier, Christian Brothers
Freshman of the Week
Sept. 1: Brenan Greer, AUM
Sept. 8: Harry McLean, Mississippi Christian
Sept. 15: Oliver Rigby, UAH