Luigi Clendening Named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Georgia Southern's Luigi Clendening was named the Southern Conference Men's Soccer player of the week for matches of September 27th through October 2nd.

The Eagle hit-man scored two goals in Georgia Southern's first victory over the College of Charleston in 25 years and leads the league with nine goals this season. A native of Augusta, Ga., Clendening leads the conference in goals with nine and ranks fifth in the nation in goals and points with 22.

The Eagles put their perfect 2-0 mark in league play to the test this evening against Furman. The Paladins are ranked fifth in the region and 23rd nationally in the latest NSCAA/Continental Tire Rankings. The contest from Furman's Stone Stadium begins at 7 p.m.

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Category: Men's Soccer

Published on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 12:43