South Carolina’s men’s and women’s soccer teams went a combined 4-0 with three wins over top-eight opponents last week.
Monday it was announced that three players garnered honors. Sophomore goalkeeper William Pyle was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for his performances against No. 8 Elon and seventh-ranked New Mexico.
The sophomore goalkeeper saved six shots in the two wins — the second time in school history that the team beat top 10 teams in back-to-back games — and is now 3-0-0 since taking over as the starter.
Junior midfielder Danny Deakin scored two goals against the Phoenix last Tuesday and leads the team with six scores and 13 points. College Soccer News announced the transfer made their Team of the Week.
For the women, sophomore goalkeeper Abbey Crider was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Crider is 5-0-0 on the season after two wins last week. She conceded just one goal in two games and made a diving save in the 85th minute to keep the score tied with Texas A&M.
Both teams will be in action Friday.