UC Riverside junior Aaron Long and Cal Poly sophomore Chase Hauser had standout efforts to help their teams dent the win column, earning them the Big West Men's Soccer Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards.

Long's Game-Winner Extends School Record Win Streak

UC Riverside junior Aaron Long (Oak Hills, Calif./Serrano HS) notched the game-winning goal in double overtime against UNLV to claim the Big West Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week citation.

The midfielder knocked in a header off of a corner kick with 8:24 remaining in the second overtime to give the Highlanders a thrilling 4-3 road victory against the Rebels.  The win improved UCR to 5-0 on the season.  The Highlanders are the Big West's lone remaining undefeated team and their five-game win streak is the longest in their 12-year Division I history.  The team's longest unbeaten streak is six matches set last season.

Long also contributed an assist on UCR's first goal, which knotted the match at 1-1.  He is the team's leading scorer with seven points on three goals and an assist.

Others nominated: Mackenzie Pridham (Cal Poly); Pat Reese (UC Davis); Achille Campion (UC Santa Barbara)

Hauser Posts Shutout In Just Third Career Start

Cal Poly sophomore Chase Hauser (Chino Hills, Calif./Damien HS) made the most of his starting opportunity, posting his second collegiate shutout in just his third career start, which resulted in his selection as the Big West Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.

Hauser faced 12 shots in all and saved all three that went on frame in the Mustangs' 1-0 victory against Valparaiso.

He lowered his goals against average to a Big West-leading 0.50 mark.  He also now boasts the second-best save percentage (.857) among conference netminders.

Cal Poly has now won two straight games for the first time since defeating Cal State Fullerton (1-0) and Cal State Northridge (2-0) on, respectively, Nov. 3 and Nov. 6, 2010.

Others nominated: Ryan Gross (UC Davis)