Men's Soccer

PSAC Men's Soccer Athlete of the Week - 9

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced its Men's Soccer Athletes of the Week. From the East, Millersville's Brian O'Neill (Athlete of the Week) and Gavin Massimi (Defensive Athlete of the Week) were selected. In the West,Gannon's Rafa Hyde (Athlete) and Andre Moraes (Defensive) received the honors.
 
PSAC Western Division Athlete of the Week

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Rafa Hyde
Gannon
Forward
Junior
São José dos Campos, Brazil

Hyde led Gannon to a 2-0 start in PSAC West play, recording three goals and two assists for eight points on the week. He tied his season-high with two goals and added an assist in a 7–0 win over Slippery Rock, then scored once and assisted once in a 3–0 victory at Lock Haven. Hyde finished the week with a .600 shot percentage and factored into five total goals for the Golden Knights across the two matches.His performance also earned national recognition, as Hyde was named the TopDrawerSoccer Division II National Player of the Week.


PSAC Western Division Defensive Athlete of the Week

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Andre Moraes
Gannon
Goalkeeper
Junior
Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil / Colegio Singular

Moraes posted back-to-back shutouts to open PSAC West play, making seven saves and finishing with a 1.000 save percentage and 0.00 goals-against average across 149:06 in goal. He led a defensive unit that held opponents scoreless while allowing just 19 shots across the two matches.


PSAC Eastern Division Athlete of the Week

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Brian O'Neill
Millersville
Midfield
Freshman
Jenkintown, Pa? / Abington

O’Neill made his mark as his two goals on Saturday propelled the Marauders past No. 22 Bloomsburg to secure the PSAC East Title. With three minutes left in the first half, O’Neill was perfectly positioned for a one-touch blast that put Millersville ahead 1-0. Shortly after coming on in the second half, he added another goal to put the game out of reach and seal the victory.


PSAC Eastern Division Defensive Athlete of the Week

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Gavin Massimi
Millersville
Goalkeeper
Freshman
Coatesville, Pa. / Coatesville

Gavin Massimi made his return on Saturday after missing a week due to a concussion. He quickly got back into form, making three saves and earning his fifth shutout of the season against No. 22 Bloomsburg. Massimi currently ranks first in saves, second in goals-against average, and third in shutouts per game.