GNAC Men's Soccer Athlete of the Week #8

Player/Rookie Of The Week

Tanner Keenan, Rivier (Fr.)

Freshman Tanner Keenan turned in an outstanding offensive performance for the Raiders, totaling seven points on three goals and one assist across a perfect 2-0 GNAC week. The forward played a hand in multiple key moments, assisting on the opening goal and later adding one of his own in a 3-1 win over Norwich. He followed that effort with a dominant showing against Lasell, scoring twice, including the game-winning goal, to secure another 3-1 victory. Efficient and composed in front of goal, Keenan finished the week with a .600 shooting percentage and an .800 shots-on-goal rate for the Raiders.

Goalkeeper Of The Week

Chris Alcon, Regis (So.)

Sophomore Chris Alcon was a force in goal for the Pride, backstopping the team to a pair of conference victories with a flawless 1.000 save percentage. He opened the week with a clean half in the 6-1 win over Mitchell before turning in a standout performance against Saint Joseph’s (Maine), recording seven saves in a 1-0 shutout victory. Across 135 minutes of action, Alcon anchored a stout defensive effort that helped Regis complete a perfect 2-0 week in GNAC play.

WEEKLY HONOR ROLL

Nick Carrabino, Colby-Sawyer - Carrabino made a big impact for the Chargers this week, scoring his first two goals of the season in a thrilling 3-2 GNAC win over Elms College, including the game-winning goal in the 87th minute. He also contributed key minutes in the 4-0 matchup against USJ, finishing the week with two goals on two shots, showcasing his clutch scoring ability.

Lukas Tate, New England College - Tate was outstanding in goal for the team, recording 10 saves in a 1-1 draw against Albertus Magnus. His strong performance earned a .909 save percentage and helped keep the match competitive throughout the full 90 minutes.

Diego Fuentes, Norwich - Fuentes played a pivotal role in Norwich’s comeback win over Mitchell, contributing to both goals with an assist on the equalizer and scoring the game-winning goal in the 85th minute. Across the week, he totaled one goal and one assist in two matches, showcasing his ability to make decisive plays in critical moments and helping the team secure an important 2-1 victory.

Michael Champagne, Regis - Champagne had a standout week for the Pride, scoring two goals on two shots in the team’s 6-1 conference win over Mitchell, marking his first multi-goal performance of the season. He also played key minutes in the 1-0 road victory at Saint Joseph’s (Maine), helping the Pride complete a perfect 2-0 week in GNAC play. His efficiency and timely contributions were instrumental in the team’s offensive success.

Logan Clough, Rivier- Clough was solid in goal for the Raiders, helping the team to a perfect 2-0 GNAC week with 13 saves over 180 minutes. He recorded seven saves in the 3-1 win over Norwich and added six more in the 3-1 victory at Lasell, posting a .867 save percentage while allowing just one goal per game. His consistent play between the pipes was key in securing back-to-back conference wins.

Nicholas Simpson, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.)- Simpson was a standout for USJ, excelling on both ends of the field during a 2-0-0 stretch. Defensively, he anchored the backline against Dean College, limiting the Bulldogs to just two shots on goal. Offensively, Simpson shined against Colby-Sawyer, scoring two goals on perfect penalty kicks while helping the team secure a 4-0 shutout, finishing the week with two goals and strong defensive contributions. 

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