LAS VEGAS – UC Davis newcomer Kaya Herndon has been named Mountain West Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week, while Air Force goalkeeper Sydney Nelms was selected as the MW Defensive Player of the Week.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER/FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
KAYA HERNDON, UC DAVIS
Freshman, Midfielder/Forward, Torrance, California/Torrance HS

• Led the Aggies to an unbeaten mark of 1-0-1 with a 3-2 win over UTEP and a 1-1 draw against San José State.
• Recorded a goal and an assist for three points in two starts.
• Scored the game winning goal and assisted the game-tying goal against the Miners.

 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
SYDNEY NELMS, AIR FORCE
Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Fort Collins, Colorado/Fossil Ridge HS

• Posted fourth shutout of the season over Colorado College.
• Limited opponents to two goals against in 180 minutes of action.
• Totaled 10 saves, including six against the Tigers.