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A freshman forward’s breakout game leads the latest men’s college soccer team of the week.

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Maryland's first-year talent, Rocket Ritarita, only needed 48 minutes of action to flip the Sweet Sixteen clash versus Connecticut on its head. Right away from his entrance in the first half, the former MLS Next academy star was combative, engaging in the press and driving at his defender. That culminated in a ten-minute stretch in which he assisted on the opening goal, then drifted through the Connecticut defense to unleash a world-class strike in the 38th minute. That cameo proved to be enough as the Terrapins ran out 3-0 winners to move on to the Elite Eight.

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Player of the Week: Rocket Ritarita, Maryland(m)

Men’s Team of the Week: November 24-November 30

GK: Jeremi Abonnel, Saint Louis(m) - Abonnel saved two penalties in a hostile road setting as Saint Louis beat Bryant to reach the Elite Eight.

D: Quinten Blair, Saint Louis(m) - Blair scored the opener and equalizer as the Billikens eventually defeated Bryant in penalty kicks.

D: Nikos Clarke-Tosczak, Portland(m) - The junior defender helped the Pilots survive a tense clash with Grand Canyon as he delivered multiple well-timed crunching tackles.

D: Riley Moloney, NC State(m) - A highly impressive goal line clearance from the freshman was crucial in helping the Wolfpack defeat UNC Greensboro 2-0.

M: Jack Roman, Akron(m) - Roman was a headache for Duke as he assisted one and played all 90 minutes in the 2-0 victory.

M: Luke Hutzell, Furman(m) - The sophomore was vital for Furman as his goal and one assist eventually helped the team defeat Hofstra in penalty kicks.

M: Zach Zengue, Georgetown(m) - Zengue continued his stellar postseason run with one goal and one assist to defeat High Point 2-1.

M: Taig Healy, NC State(m) - The senior midfielder had endless energy versus UNC Greensboro, scoring the opener and playing all 90 minutes in the 2-0 victory.

F: Rocket Ritarita, Maryland(m) - Ritarita had a goal and an assist in Maryland's 3-0 win over Connecticut.

F: Charlie Kosakoff, Washington(m) - A world-class 88th-minute header from Kosakoff stunned Stanford and sent the Huskies to the Elite Eight.

F: Remi Agunbiade, Akron(m) - The Canadian sophomore saved the best performance of his career for when it mattered most, scoring both goals to defeat Duke and move on to the Elite Eight.

Honorable Mention: GK Jadon Bowton (Washington(m)), D Daragh Reilly (Akron(m)), D Lasse Kelp (Maryland(m)), D Harrison Bertos (Washington(m)), M Zach Ramsey (Washington(m)), M Laurie Goddard (Hofstra(m)), M Diego Rosas (Portland(m)), M Albi Ndrenika (Maryland(m)), F Wilfer Bustamante (Furman(m)), F Mitchell Baker (Georgetown(m)), F Joe Highfield (Portland(m))

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