GNAC Men's Soccer Athlete of the Week Report #2
Player Of The Week
Gabe Ansani, Mitchell (So.)
Sophomore Gabe Ansani registered the first hat trick of his collegiate career last week, helping the Mitchell men’s soccer team to victory over Medgar Evers. Ansani scored three times Saturday, converting three of his four shots in the contest.
Goalkeeper Of The Week
Kirk Rodgers, Norwich (Sr.)
Senior goalkeeper Kirk Rodgers was a standout for Norwich this week, posting back-to-back clean sheets across two matches. He opened the week with a stellar 14-save performance against Plattsburgh State, playing a crucial role in securing a scoreless draw. Rodgers followed that effort with a shutout in Norwich’s GNAC opener against Dean, making two saves to preserve the win. He finished the week with 16 total saves and zero goals allowed, anchoring the backline with composure and consistency.
Rookie Of The Week
Daniel Hennessey, Norwich (Fr.)
Freshman Daniel Hennessey came off the bench with 22 minutes remaining in Saturday’s match against Dean and quickly made an impact, scoring twice in the span of one minute—including a goal from the penalty spot—to help the Cadets secure the victory.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Jacobo Molina Ferrer, Elms - Had four points (two goals) in a win against SUNY Cobleskill.
Nick Marion, Saint Joseph's (Maine) - Had three points (one goal/assist) in a conference win over Rivier.
Amit Solomon, New England College - Had five points against Vermont State Lyndon on one goal and three assists in a 8-0 win.
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