NAC Men's Soccer Weekly Awards - Sept. 18, 2023
Player of the Week
Zach Chaisson, UMaine-Farmington
Junior | Forward | Scarborough, Maine
Zach Chaisson had a massive game in the Beavers lone contest of the week. He finished with three goals and two assists to help the Beavers defeat Lesley in the NAC season opener. Chaisson controlled the play from the get go for the Beavers. Chaisson got the offense rolling early, recording a goal in just the 9th minute, lacing a half-volley into the back of the net for the quick lead. Chaisson then slid a beautiful pass across the six-yard box to a wide-open Cade McHugh in the 18th minute to double the Beaver lead. Chaisson drew a penalty in the 38th minute and converted the kick. The junior's strong day continued with an assist just 45 seconds into the 2nd half. Chaisson completed his hat-trick with a rocket in the 54th minute that the Lynx goalie got a piece of, but not enough to keep it out of the back of the net.
Defensive Player of the Week
Caleb Lucero, SUNY Morrisville
Junior | Goalkeeper | Syracuse, NY
Caleb Lucero posted a 1-0-1 week in net for the Mustangs, securing a scoreless tie with Potsdam midweek before collecting a 1-0 shutout win over league opponent SUNY Canton on Saturday. In the tie over Potsdam, the junior registered six saves to keep the Bears scoreless, following up with six more against Canton to secure the second conference win for the Mustangs. Lucero finishes the week with 12 saves off of 27 shots faced and a 1.0 save percentage.
Rookie of the Week
Dillon Wilkinson, Maine Maritime Academy
First Year | Midfielder | Scarborough, Maine
First year midfielder Dillon Wilkinson helped lead the Mariners to a 4-2 victory over UMaine-Presque Isle in their home opener on Tuesday. Dillion recorded two back-to-back goals. The first goal marked his first collegiate goal and tied the game at 1-1. The second goal would prove to be the game winner for the Mariners after making the score 3-1 in the 59th minute of the match.