Men's Soccer

UC Irvine’s Lee, UC San Diego Duo of Thiele and Dunbar Claim Season's Final Weekly Honors

All-Time Big West Men's Soccer Weekly Winners >>>
Offensive Player of the Week
Marcus Lee, UC Irvine | Sophomore • Forward • Foothill Ranch, Calif.
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  • UC Irvine forward Marcus Lee scored two goals to earn The Big West Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week award. It is the first career offensive weekly honor for Lee.
  • The sophomore recorded a career-first brace, including the game-winner, against UC Riverside in a 3-2 home victory, Saturday.
  • UC Irvine finished the regular season with a 9-3-6 overall record, a 4-0-5 conference mark and a share of the Big West regular season title. 
Also Nominated: Brian Arens (UC San Diego), Charlie Hogan (Cal Poly), Zack Lillington (UC Davis). 
Defensive Player of the Week
Nic Thiele, UC San Diego | Redshirt Sophomore • Goalkeeper • Sunnyvale, Calif.
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  • Goalkeeper Nic Thiele helped secure a shutout to win The Big West Defensive Player of the Week award. It is Thiele's first career weekly honor
  • The redshirt sophomore recorded five saves in a 1-0 home win against Cal State Fullerton, Saturday.
  • The win gave UC San Diego a berth in the upcoming Big West Men's Soccer Championship. 
Also Nominated: Travis Babineau (UC Irvine), Nicky McCune (Cal Poly). 
Freshman of the Week
Adam Dunbar, UC San Diego | Midfielder • Forward • Los Angeles, Calif. 
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  • UC San Diego freshman Adam Dunbar recorded an assist to secure The Big West Men's Soccer Freshman of the Week award. It is Dunbar's first career weekly honor.
  • The rookie recorded the primary assist on the Tritons' game-winning goal in Saturday's 1-0 triumph at home against Cal State Fullerton. 
  • The win gave UC San Diego a berth in the upcoming Big West Men's Soccer Championship.