Joel Palmer was a scoring machine for Nelson University this past week, totaling four goals on just eight shots through two matches. The senior from Spanish Town, Jamaica started the week with a hat trick on three shots against cross-town rival Texas Wesleyan University before adding another goal in a 2-2 tie with Oklahoma City University. Palmer had the game winner against Texas Wesleyan and scored the late game-tying goal against Oklahoma City to highlight Nelson’s effort with eight points. The Lions went 1-0-1 on the week to move to 4-4-2 on the year as they continue NAIA conference play.
Stats on the week: 4 G, 1 GWG, 8 PTS, 8 S, 6 SOG
Nominees: Leke Ademola, Azusa Pacific University; Drew Capsak, Malone University; Leonardo Leitao, Mid-America Christian University; Joel Palmer, Nelson University; Lucas Pigatto, Bethel University; Julian Rodriugez, Columbia International University