The fifth set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Men's Soccer Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions have been announced, based on performances from Sept. 21-27
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
David Nunez, F, Sr., West Alabama
- Collected three goals and had one assist to secure seven points during a 1-0-1 week for West Alabama.
- Scored two goals and had one assist in UWA's 4-0 win over Delta State.
- Tied the NCAA DII lead in goals (11) and broke the UWA career goals record (30) with the game-tying goal at Spring Hill on Sept. 26.
- Became the first player to earn three consecutive GSC Player of the Week honors since David Perez (Lee University) in 2015.
Other nominees: Alejandro Tocino Vidal, UAH; Luke Butcher, AUM; Andreas Aspris, Lee; Dakota Hart, Montevallo; Zion Jones, Trevecca
DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Luke Butcher, D, Jr., AUM
- Played 180 minutes to anchor the Warhawks' defense during a 2-0 week against GSC opponents.
- Scored the equalizer during the 56th minute in No. 7 AUM's 2-1 comeback victory over Montevallo, while holding the Falcons scoreless over the final 77 minutes of play.
- Headed a corner kick to assist Alan De Paula on the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win over No. 15 UAH, while helping AUM to a clean sheet defensively.
Other nominees: Wesley Atoyebi, UAH; Michael Oberbeck, Lee; Nolan Peffer, Montevallo; Haden Brown, Trevecca Nazarene; Oisin Griffin, West Alabama
GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK
Jakob Buhrkuhl, GK, 5th, AUM
- Repeated as GSC Goalkeeper of the Week and earned his third honor of the season, playing all 180 for a 2-0 week in goal.
- Posted eight saves and allowed only one goal during the week for No. 7 AUM.
- Recorded his fifth shutout of the season with five saves in a 1-0 shutout at No. 15 UAH.
Other nominees: Sonny Wright, UAH; Charles Carriglitto, Lee; Andre Etcheverry, Montevallo; Lozano soto Jose, Spring Hill; Hunter Walker, Trevecca Nazarene; Patrick Schott, Union; Dan Erez, West Alabama
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Daniele Ciarlesi, F, Fr., West Alabama
- Scored his second goal of the season in West Alabama's 4-0 win over Delta State.
- Recorded three points on the weekend after dishing out an assist on the Tigers' game-tying goal in a 1-1 draw with Spring Hill.
Other nominees: Malik Mawd, AUM; Thomas Stift, Lee; Brody Tanner, Mississippi Christian; Lozano soto Jose, Spring Hill; Zion Jones, Trevecca Nazarene
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
Sept. 22: David Nunez, West Alabama
Sept. 29: David Nunez, West Alabama
Defender of the Week
Sept. 1: Samuel Quickfall, UAH
Sept. 8: Haden Brown, Trevecca
Sept. 15: Alan De Paula, AUM
Sept. 22: Freddie Westfall, Union
Sept. 29: Luke Butcher, AUM
Goalkeeper of the Week
Sept. 1: Jacob Buhrkuhl, AUM
Sept. 8: Walker Hunter, Trevecca
Sept. 15: Grant Clothier, CBU
Sept. 22: Jakob Buhrkuhl, AUM
Sept. 29: Jakob Buhrkuhl, AUM
Freshman of the Week
Sept. 1: Brenan Greer, AUM
Sept. 8: Harry McLean, Mississippi Christian
Sept. 15: Oliver Rigby, UAH
Sept. 22: Zion Jones, Trevecca
Sept. 29: Daniele Ciarlesi, West Alabama