ROCK HILL, S.C. – Anderson University men's soccer sophomore Gal Elyashiv was honored by The South Atlantic Conference as the AstroTurf Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for matches played during the week of Oct. 9 through Oct. 15

 Elyashiv, a native of Rishon Le Zion, Israel, recorded eight saves for the Trojans in a 3-1 over Wingate and six in a scoreless double-overtime draw with Tusculum. In almost 200 minutes, the sophomore goalkeeper had a save percentage of .933.

 The Black and Gold step outside of conference play tonight to host nonconference rival Erskine. Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m.

 2018 SAC AstroTurf Men's Soccer Players of the Week

 Offensive Player of the Week

Sept. 5 – Elliot Cutts, Wingate

Sept. 11 – Ashley Kelynack, Carson-Newman

Sept. 18 – Felipe De Sousa, Lincoln Memorial

Sept. 25 – Tobias Solem Karlsen, Carson-Newman

Oct. 2 – Adam Ward, Queens

Oct. 9 – Ayuk Tambe, Tusculum

Oct. 16 – Victor Peres, Lincoln Memorial

Defensive Player of the Week

Sept. 5 – Alejandro Quiriti, Tusculum

Sept. 11 – Jakob Sellhed, Wingate

Sept. 18 – Alexander Langer, Lenoir-Rhyne

Sept. 25 – Tarek Malz, Newberry

Oct. 2 – Alejandro Quiriti, Tusculum

Oct. 9 – Caleb Cothrin, Lincoln Memorial

Oct. 16 – Gal Elyashiv, Anderson

AstroTurf is an official corporate partner of the South Atlantic Conference and title sponsor of the Conference's Player of the Week awards program.