SMU Freshman Zach Barnes Named C-USA Player Of The Week

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From SMUMustangs.com:

Freshman Zach Barnes Named C-USA Player Of The Week

Oct. 11, 2010

IRVING, Texas (SMU) - SMU men's soccer player Zach Barnes was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week. The freshman midfielder tallied two goals, including an overtime game-winner, last week as the Mustangs defeated C-USA rivals South Carolina and Marshall. No. 8 SMU is now 11-1-0 on the season and holds a 3-1-0 mark in C-USA action.

Barnes netted an impressive breakaway goal in the final minute of play as SMU defeated No. 20 South Carolina 3-1 on Wednesday. Barnes received a pass at midfield and took off, slowing down to make a move around the goalie before firing off his third goal of the season. On Sunday, Barnes headed home the overtime game-winner in a 2-1 win against Marshall. SMU was forced to play a man down for the remainder of the game after suffering a red card in the 80th minute. Barnes headed in the ball from four yards out on a cross in the 95th minute to lift the Mustangs for the win. The tally was his fourth of the season and second game-winner.

Barnes earns the weekly conference honor for the first time in his young career.

Barnes was also named to the TopDrawerSoccer.com National Team of the Week for his efforts.

SMU hosts No. 5 Tulsa Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Westcott Field. Tulsa is 7-3-0 on the season and 1-1 in C-USA. The Hurricane have lost to No. 1 Akron, No. 11 Creighton and No. 20 South Carolina. Purchase your tickets online at smumustangs.com or call 214-SMU-GAME.

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