Jared McPeek, a freshman from Mansfield, Ohio, led the Panthers to a 2-1 win over Elmhurst College. McPeek scored the game-tying goal in the 87th minute followed by the game-winning goal with 1 second remaining in double-overtime to secure the win. He also had 2 goals and 1 assist in just under 30 minutes of action in a 7-0 win over Lincoln Christian University.
NOMINEES: Cem Bektas, Southwestern Christian University; Alex Hale, Belhaven University; Kousei Mattox, Biola University; Jared McPeek, Greenville University; Eduardo Sanchez, Southwestern Assemblies of God University; Matheus Santiago, Warner University; Allan Sorato, Mid-America Christian University; Mason Thompson, Lincoln Christian University; Gabe Vanwyck, Houghton College