Roberts scored three goals on the weekend, assisting two others, as the Redhawks earned a pair of victories in their conference opening weekend. On Friday, in a 5-1 win vs. UMKC, Roberts scored twice, also assisting Josh Greene’s first goal of the season. In a 2-0 shutout vs. Air Force on Sunday, Roberts scored the game-winner in the 50th minute, also assisting Hamza Haddadi’s insurance goal later in the match.
UTRGV’s Leo Castillo made five saves in the team’s 1-0 shutout at UNLV, also making six saves at Grand Canyon to be named WAC Defensive Player of the Week.
After debuting in several national polls last week, Seattle U moved up in both the Top Drawer Soccer Top 25 (No. 10) and College Soccer News Top 30 (No. 13) this week. The official National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) poll is released every Tuesday.
After playing five of their last six games at home, the Redhawks hit the road this weekend to face Houston Baptist on Friday (5:30 pm PT) and UTRGV on Sunday (12 pm PT). SU returns home on Friday, Oct. 16 in a doubleheader with the women, hosting CSU Bakersfield at 7:30 pm.
Other Offensive Nominees: Alberto Sanchez Garcia (Grand Canyon), O’Neal Moore (Incarnate Word), Teemu Vaarakallio (UTRGV), Skyler Milne (Utah Valley)
Other Defensive Nominees: Kendyl Day (Grand Canyon), Alex Hoyl (Incarnate Word), Shane Haworth (Seattle U), Giovanny Vazquez (Utah Valley)