The latest Player of the Week is Dagur Traustason, a freshman whose quality in front of goal proved vital for an ACC side.

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A stellar two-game run began against Longwood, where a hat trick from the Icelandic forward accounted for all three goals in a 3-0 victory. Virginia Tech then leaned on those finishing exploits again against a stingy Louisville defense, as Traustason scored twice to defeat Louisville 2-0, accounting for all five goals the Hokies managed on the week.

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Player of the Week: Dagur Traustason, Virginia Tech

Men’s Team of the Week: October 6-October 12

GK: Noah Schwengeler, UC Davis - Schwengeler was exceptional in leading the Aggies to their first win of the season, first saving six in a 0-0 draw with UC Santa Barbara, then adding another two in a 1-0 victory over CSUN. 

D: Luca Nikolai, North Carolina - The highly regarded defender was instrumental for the Tar Heels, netting two goals against Lipscomb and providing two assists versus St. Thomas (Minn.) to complete an undefeated week.

D: Sam Bjork, Seton Hall - Dominating as a two-way threat, the grad student scored one and assisted another against Florida, then managed another goal to draw Villanova 1-1.

D: Andreas Evangelou, Charlotte - A statement week for the sophomore defender began with 90 minutes and a clean sheet to defeat Campbell 1-0, then two-headed goals in a 5-0 rout of UAB.

M: Tyler Richardson, South Florida - Shining as a playmaker, Richardson produced three assists in close wins over Stetson and Florida International.

M: Seth Hammond, St. Bonaventure – Despite a 6-5 setback against George Mason, Hammond earned widespread praise by tallying a goal and four assists to pace his team in the action-packed contest.

M: William Fagerberg, Manhattan - In a stellar attacking display, Fagerberg recorded the hat trick needed to defeat Mount St. Mary’s 3-0.

M: Diego Hernandez, Furman - One way or the other, Hernandez ensured Furman won both matches of the week, starting with a game winner versus Presbyterian, then another goal and two assists to match his second game winner versus East Tennessee State.

F: Dagur Traustason, Virginia Tech - With a hat trick in one match and a brace in the other, the freshman forward guaranteed the Hokies won both matches on the week.

F: Taylor Rogers, Utah Tech - As Rogers found his attacking form, Utah Tech earned WAC wins over San Jose State and Air Force behind his two goals and two assists.

F: Jubril Bamgbala, Army - Two goals in one minute from the junior forward ensured Army came away with a 4-0 rivalry victory over Navy.

Honorable Mention: GK Ben Miller (Radford), D Nick Relerford (Cal State Fullerton), D Patrick Ward (Davidson), D William Lawson (California Baptist), M Nolan Spicer (Notre Dame), M Joschi Schelb (Rutgers), M Sebastian Garces (American), M Louis Beckett (UNC Asheville), F Clarence Awoudor (UCF), F Dan Klink (North Carolina), F Maxim Sheenkov (Central Arkansas)

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