AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE MEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Games: October 13-October 19, 2026 | Week 7
Standings:
2026 ASC Men's Soccer Standings
Schedule:
2026 ASC Men's Soccer Schedule
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Jaxon Shaffer, MF, So., Hardin-Simmons
Jaxon Shaffer led Hardin-Simmons to a conference win over East Texas Baptist and a draw with Mary Hardin-Baylor, who currently lead the ASC standings. Shaffer scored both goals against ETBU in the 2-1 victory, opening the scoring in the third minute before netting the game-winner in the 23rd minute. He added two shots in the Cowboys’ 0-0 draw with Mary Hardin-Baylor.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Joel McPherson, GK, So., Hardin-Simmons
Sophomore goalkeeper Joel McPherson played all 90 minutes in the 2-1 Hardin-Simmons win over East Texas Baptist, making eight saves and facing 17 total shots. He then played 45 minutes in a 0-0 draw against Mary Hardin-Baylor, finishing the week with 13 saves and a .929 save percentage.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES
Offensive
Dylan Garcia of East Texas Baptist had a hat trick, scoring three second-half goals in a 4-1 Tigers win over McMurry. His first goal broke a 1-1 tie in the 55th minute. He then followed up with goals in the 74th and 81st minutes to seal the Tigers’ win.
Defensive
Cru midfielder Rhett Rapuzzi played every minute of both Mary Hardin-Baylor games last week. The Cru allowed only four shots against McMurry, despite playing a man down for the final 58 minutes, and eight against Hardin-Simmons. Rapuzzi and the Cru defense allowed no goals in the two games.