RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced the league's Players of the Week for the third week of the men's soccer season. Harding captured all three awards as Andre Cunha earned the Offensive honor; Aaron Craig claimed the Defender nod and Michael Wasson picked up the Goalkeeper accolade.
GAC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Andre Cunha, Harding, MF, Jr., Cristalina, Goias, Brazil
On Thursday, Cunha scored in the 82nd minute against Northeastern State. He tied for team lead in shots on goal. Two days later, he netted his team leading third goal of the season when he scored in the 74th minute on a free kick against Southwest Baptist. He tied for team lead with six shots.
GAC DEFENDER OF THE WEEK – Aaron Craig, Harding, Sr., Forney Texas
Craig played all 90 minutes in both of Harding's games this week. He played a key role in a Harding defense that prevented Southwest Baptist from firing any shots on goal in Harding's 3-0 win. Craig has played every minute of Harding's six games this season.
GAC GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK – Michael Wasson, Harding, Jr., Arlington, Texas
On Thursday, he made three saves against Northeastern State. He followed up that game by recording his second shutout this season and extending his school record with the 12th of his career. The win he earned against Southwest Baptist, his 12th, broke a tie with former Bison James Thurmond for the second-most in school history, three behind Michael Allen.
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