GNAC Men's Soccer Athlete of the Week Report #9
Player Of The Week
Sean Khan, Mitchell (So.)
Sophomore Sean Khan turned in a dominant offensive performance for Mitchell, powering the Mariners to back-to-back GNAC wins. Khan totaled four goals and one assist across the two-match stretch, averaging 2.0 goals, 0.5 assists, and 4.5 points per game. He opened the week with two goals, including the game-winner, in a 3-1 victory over Lasell, converting half of his four shots. Khan followed up with another impressive showing in a 4-0 shutout of Emmanuel, scoring twice more and adding an assist while going a perfect 5-for-5 on shots on goal. His consistent finishing and attacking presence were key in Mitchell’s perfect week and continued push in GNAC play.
Goalkeeper and Rookie Of The Week
Gabriel Tiene, Mitchell (Fr.)
Freshman Gabriel Tiene delivered a stellar performance in net for Mitchell, anchoring the Mariners’ defense in a 4-0 GNAC shutout victory over Emmanuel on October 25. Tiene was flawless between the posts, recording 11 saves and earning a perfect 1.000 save percentage while playing all 90 minutes. His sharp reflexes and command of the box secured his first career shutout, helping Mitchell close out an impressive conference win.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
David Lucero, Albertus Magnus - Lucero turned in a strong week between the posts, recording 11 total saves over two conference matches for his team. He posted four stops in a narrow 1-0 setback to Dean College before turning aside a season-high seven shots in a 1-1 draw at Colby-Sawyer. Across 180 minutes of action, the goalkeeper finished with a 1.00 goals-against average and an impressive .846 save percentage, anchoring his team’s defense in both outings.
Callum Park, Regis (Mass.) - Park closed out an impressive week, scoring twice—including the game-winning goal—in a 3-1 victory over Norwich. The senior capped off a four-point week, converting two of his six shots in the win while also contributing solid play in a tough road match at Emmanuel earlier in the week. Across the two-game stretch, he averaged 1.0 goals and 2.0 points per game, helping lead his team to a strong finish in GNAC play.
Logan Davis, Saint Joseph's (Maine) - Davis was steady in net for the Monks during a perfect 2-0 conference week, recording eight saves while allowing just one goal across 135 minutes of action. He posted a pair of saves in the win over Colby-Sawyer and followed with a four-save shutout against Dean College. Davis finished the week with a 0.67 goals-against average and an impressive .889 save percentage, helping Saint Joseph’s extend its conference success.
Curtis Metcalf, Saint Joseph's (Maine) - Metcalf delivered a dominant offensive performance to kick off the week, netting three of Saint Joseph’s six goals in a commanding 6-2 win over Colby-Sawyer. The hat trick marked his first of the season and highlighted an efficient showing, as he converted three of his eight shots, with seven landing on target for an impressive .875 shots-on-goal percentage. Across the two-game stretch, Metcalf averaged 1.5 goals and 3.0 points per game, helping the Monks to a perfect 2-0 week in GNAC play.
Mario Milardo, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Milardo was a key offensive catalyst for the Blue Jays during a perfect 2-0 week, totaling five points on two goals and an assist. He opened the stretch with a stellar two-goal effort in a 3-1 win at Elms, converting both of his shots for a flawless finish. He then added an assist in a 4-0 victory over New England College to close out the week. Averaging 1.0 goals and 2.5 points per game, he paced the USJ attack with consistent scoring and playmaking efficiency.
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