UMKC's Perez, ORU's Peralta Claim Men's Soccer Awards

UMKC's Perez, ORU's Peralta Claim Men's Soccer Awards

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OFFENSIVE
Bryan Perez, UMKC
Jr., MF, Miami, Fla./Killian HS
Perez was named Offensive Player of the Week after he recorded UMKC's first hat trick since 2004 and its first against a ranked opponent to help the Kangaroos defeat No. 19/24 Drake. The junior midfielder leads The Summit League in goals (7), points (17), goals per game (0.70) and points per game (1.70). Perez helped extend UMKC's current win streak to three games, as the Kangaroos knocked off nationally ranked Drake, 4-3, and Summit League foe IUPUI, 3-0, last week.

Also nominated: Brian Hurlburt, Centenary; Tyler Fritcha, IUPUI; Jordan Tatum, Oral Roberts; Cosimo Patano, Western Illinois.

Previous Honorees: Sept. 2 - Brian Harris, UMKC; Sept. 8 - Martin Browne, Jr., Western Illinois; Sept. 15 - Brian Harris, UMKC; Sept. 22 - Perez Agaba, IUPUI; Sept. 29 - Sebastian Harris, Oakland.


DEFENSIVE
Irving Peralta, Oral Roberts
Jr., GK, Tulsa, Okla./Northern Oklahoma JC
Peralta earns Defensive Player of the Week honors after leading Oral Roberts to a 1-0 overtime victory past No. 30 Oakland. The junior netminder recorded seven saves in his first shutout of the season in 100 minutes of action. Peralta leads the Golden Eagles with a 1.04 goals against average and 22 saves in 345 minutes.

Also nominated: Josh Gomillion, Centenary; Chris Markey, UMKC; Stephen Paterson, Western Illinois.

Previous honorees: Sept. 2 - Steve Clark, OU; Sept. 8 - David Barszczowki, IUPUI; Sept. 15 - Ken Cooper, UMKC; Sept. 22 - Tyler Keever, IUPUI; Sept. 29 - Tyler Keever, IUPUI.