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Offensive Player of the Week
Zac Giles, Sacramento State | Senior • Forward • Lincoln, Calif.
The senior forward compiled one goal and one assist in the Hornets’ 3-1 win over local rival UC Davis on Thursday. It was Sacramento State’s first season-opening win since 2019, only the second victory in the last 12 tries against the Aggies, and the first triumph at home over UC Davis since 2015.
Also Nominated: Oshea Foster (Cal State Bakersfield), Jose Luis Martin Montealegre (Utah Valley), Kaden Standish (UC Santa Barbara).
Defensive Player of the Week
Zenden Hart, Cal State Bakersfield | Fifth Year • Goalkeeper • Central Coast, Australia
Cal State Bakersfield goalkeeper Zenden Hart posted a clean sheet to secure The Big West Defensive Player of the Week honor. This is the second weekly distinction of Hart’s career after earning the award on Oct. 6, 2025.
Cal State Bakersfield is 1-0 to start the year.
Also Nominated: Toke Amtrup (Utah Valley), Ty Branigan (UC Santa Barbara), Nick Strangio (Sacramento State).
Rookie of the Week
Simone Ferrieri, UC Santa Barbara | Senior • Defender • Frosinone, Italy
Also Nominated: Henry Hedden (Sacramento State).