INDIANAPOLIS – Lincoln junior forward Makwe Nkoana and Rockhurst freshman goalkeeper Luke Strueby 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
Makwe Nkoana, Lincoln
Jr. | F | Pretoria, South Africa
Major: Computer Information Systems
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. William Jewell (09/30) | 3-1 W vs. Lewis (10/03)
- Scored three goal over the week for six total points
- Took four shots with four on goal in 143 minutes
- Career high 3 shots on goal and 2 goals vs. Lewis
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Blue Tigers’ Offensive Player of the Week: Jonathan Nemorden (09/28/26)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Luke Strueby, Rockhurst
Fr. | GK | Lenexa, Kan.
Major: Business Administration
Team Results: 1-0 W vs. Maryville (10/03)
- Posted first personal shutout of the season
- Made nine saves and played all 90 minutes
- Made six saves in the final 11 minutes
- Faced 23 shots overall
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Hawks’ Defensive Player of the Week Award: Mattia Petricca (11/03/25)