INDIANAPOLIS – William Jewell sophomore defender Caua Nascimento and Rockhurst junior defender Mattia Petricca have been selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Players of the Week in men's soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Caua Nascimento, William Jewell
So. | D | St. Louis, Mo.
Major: Civil Engineering
Team Results: 4-4 T vs. #15 Lincoln (10/31) | 4-3 W vs. Missouri-St. Louis (11/2)
- Scored three goals and one assist over two contests for a total of seven points
- Scored the third goal for the Cardinals in their 4-4 tie with #15 Lincoln.
- Netted the game-winner with 45 seconds to go against Missouri-St. Louis
- Converted a penalty for the third Cardinal goal of the match
- Took four shots with all on goal in 152 minutes
- Earns first-ever Offensive Player of the Week Award for the Cardinals
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mattia Petricca, Rockhurst
Jr. | D | Rome, Italy
Major: Exercise Science
Team Results: 1-0 W vs. Missouri S&T (10/31) | 0-0 T vs. #15 Lincoln (11/2)
- Helped the Hawks to a 1-0-1 week in GLVC play with a 1-0 win over Truman State and a 0-0 tie with #15 Lincoln
- Played all 180 minutes at center back
- Allowed Missouri S&T to have three shots on goal and held Lincoln to two shots on goal
- Marshalled a backline that kept Lincoln scoreless for the first time this season
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Hawks' Defensive Player of the Week Award: Franco Briani Brunoro (9/15/25)