INDIANAPOLIS – McKendree University sophomore defender/midfielder Rhys Davies and University of Indianapolis junior defender Pierre Lurot were named Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) weekly award winners in men’s soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Rhys Davies, McKendree
Sr. | D/MF | Waipu, New Zealand
Major: Political Science
Team Results: 2-0 W at Ohio Dominican (8/31) | 3-2 W at Cedarville (9/2)
- Scored two goals off two shots on goal, one in both games
- Goal against ODU was the first of his collegiate career and proved to be the game-winner
- Helped the Bearcats to a pair of in-region road victories
- Currently tied for league lead in goals (2), points (4), and game-winners (2)
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week award
- Last Bearcats’ Offensive Player of the Week: James Stone (10/28/19)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Pierre Lurot, Indianapolis
Jr. | D | Bourges, France
Major: Sports Management
Team Results: 3-1 W vs. Lake Erie (9/2)
- Started and played all 90 minutes
- Helped the UIndy defense hold Lake Erie to one score and two shots on-goal
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week award
- Last Greyhounds’ Defensive Player of the Week: Dimitrios Karousos (9/13/21)