Martin Captures Second OCCAC Player of the Week Honor

Jacob Martin, pictured here on Sunday against Ancilla College, was named the OCCAC offensive player of the week. Photo by Bonnie Kleinow/Owens Sports Information
Jacob Martin, pictured here on Sunday against Ancilla College, was named the OCCAC offensive player of the week. Photo by Bonnie Kleinow/Owens Sports Information

By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, OH---Jacob Martin, a sophomore midfielder for the Express men's soccer team, has been named the OCCAC men's soccer offensive player of the week.

The award is for the week ending Sept. 15.

Martin scored three goals and added two assists in three victories last week for the Express. He had two-game winning goals (one in OT) and one game-tying assist.

In a 4-0 win over Lakeland Community College, Martin produced an assist. In a 2-1 win over Morton College (IL), he scored both of his team's goals, including the game winner in OT. Then, he scored the game winning goal in a 3-1 win over Ancilla College, while also adding an assist.

The award is the second this season for Martin, who also won the same honor on Sept. 1.

Martin has six goals and three assists this year. He has three game-winning goals to his credit, and he is tied for second in the OCCAC in goals scored. He is also tied for sixth in assists.

The Express are 7-1 overall this year and 1-0 in OCCAC play. They are scheduled to take on Cuyahoga Community College on the road Wednesday at 4 p.m.