LAS VEGAS – Grand Canyon senior midfielder Jorge Lopez has been named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, while fellow Lope defender Felix Oberwaditzer was selected as the MW Defensive Player and Freshman of the Week.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER/FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
JORGE LOPEZ, GRAND CANYON
Senior, Midfielder, Bakersfield, California/Bakersfield HS

• Led Grand Canyon to a 2-1 win over UNLV to open the inaugural Conference slate.
• Assisted both GCU goals in the victory over the Rebels.
• GCU DI era career assist leader and leads the MW in assists.

 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
FELIX OBERWADITZER, GRAND CANYON
Freshman, Defender, Vaduz, Liechtenstein/FC Lauterach

• Helped Grand Canyon to a 2-1 win over UNLV to open the inaugural Conference slate.
• Part of the Lopes’ backline that limited the Rebels to one goal and two shots on goal.
• Scored the game-winning goal against UNLV.