Zion Vaughn, Fresno Pacific
Jr. | F | Chandler, Ariz.
Team Results: 4-1 W vs. Cal Poly Humboldt (8/27) | 3-0 W at Menlo College (8/29)

• Helped Fresno Pacific open season with pair of three-goal victories
• Recorded pair of goals in both games
  • Notched the game winner in both contests
• Tallied five shots, four on goal 
• Played 128 minutes

Jael Bruhlmeier, Clayton State
Jr. | F | Riedtwil, Switzerland
Team Results: 4-0 W vs. Emmanuel (8/30)

• Helped Clayton State open season with dominant victory over Emmanuel
• Tallied a hat trick in the second half for a total of six points
  • Scored in the 61st, 80th, and 83rd minutes
• First Laker since 2024 to record a hat trick
• Ripped five shots, all on goal
• Played 73 minutes