Picksley Named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week
10/13/2026 10:52:00 AM | Men's Soccer
STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern fourth-year forward Mitch Picksley has been named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week after scoring three goals in the Eagles' two road draws against No. 5 Clemson and Marshall.
This is the first career Player of the Week award for Picksley, who recorded a conference-high six points and three goals during the week.
Picksley was also named to the TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week following his performances.
Picksley found the back of the net twice against No. 5 Clemson on Tuesday night, helping the Eagles earn a 2-2 draw against the nationally ranked Tigers. The fourth-year forward continued his scoring form on Friday night, adding another goal in Georgia Southern's 2-2 draw against Marshall.
With three goals on the week, Picksley now has six goals on the season and ranks fourth in the Sun Belt Conference in total points.
"Mitch had a standout week with two top performances on the road against quality opposition," Head Coach Lee Squires said. "He was challenged to increase his numbers, and he's doing just that!"
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