Northwestern's Nicholas and Penn State's Taylor Nab Weekly Men's Soccer Honors




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Sept. 13, 2004

Offensive Player of the Week

Will Nicholas, Northwestern
SO, M, Orefield, Pa./Parkland
Nicholas was named Offensive Player of the Week after recording two goals and three assists in two games, including a game-winner to lead the Wildcats to the Lakeside Classic championship.  The sophomore midfielder contributed on all four goals in a 4-1 win against Wisconsin-Green Bay by scoring one goal and adding three assists.  He scored the game-winner in the second overtime period against DePaul for a 2-1 victory.

Defensive Player of the Week

Conrad Taylor, Penn State
FR, GK, Colorado Springs, Colo./Liberty
Taylor was named Defensive Player of the Week for the second straight week after another solid showing in goal that helped lead Penn State to a four-game unbeaten streak so far this season.  The freshman goalkeeper made four saves in a 3-2 overtime win against Georgetown.  He made five saves and recorded the first shutout of his career in a scoreless tie against second-ranked defending national runner-up St. John's. 


 

 

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