SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Omaha midfielder Nil Ayats and Oral Roberts defender Lucca Rodrigues were named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, league officials announced Monday.

Ayats played a pivotal role in helping the Mavericks sweep Western Illinois, as Ayats scored the game-winning goal in the 48^th minute in game one. In game two, the Taradell, Spain native added two more goals in helping Omaha to a 4-1 victory over the Leathernecks. Additionally, Ayats converted Omaha’s first penalty kick opportunity of the season and finished the series with three goals, five shots and four shots on goal.
 
Rodrigues and the 24^th-ranked Oral Roberts defense only allowed four shots on goal in two 1-0 shutout wins against Denver. Furthermore, the defense only allowed one shot on goal in game two.
  
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nil Ayats, Omaha
Sr. | MF | Taradell, Spain

• Scored game-winning goal in the 48^th minute of game one against Western Illinois
• Added two more goals in game two and finished the weekend with five shots and four shots on goal
• This is the first career Summit League weekly accolade for Ayats

Also nominated: Reed Berry (Oral Roberts)
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Lucca Rodrigues, Oral Roberts
Sr. | D | Sao Paulo, Brazil

• Helped defense only allow four shots on goal in two games
• Played all 180 minutes in two games in the backline for the Golden Eagles
• This is the first career Summit League weekly honor for Rodrigues

 
2020 Men’s Soccer Players of the Week
February 8
O: Reed Berry, Oral Roberts
D: Miles Motakef, Oral Roberts
February 15
O: Reed Axthelm, Eastern Illinois
D: Seanan Main, Western Illinois
February 23
O: Dante Brigida, Oral Roberts
D: Jake Mecham, Denver
March 1
O: Hugo Kametani, Omaha
D: Miles Motakef, Oral Roberts
March 8
O: Nil Ayats, Omaha
D: Lucca Rodrigues, Oral Roberts

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