SPARTANBURG, S.C. - UNCG freshman forward Brian Graham has been chosen as the Southern Conference men's soccer player of the week for all matches from October 18-24.

In two matches last week, Graham totaled four goals and two assists to help UNCG move up in the SoCon standings. Against defending league champion Wofford on Tuesday, Graham recorded a hat trick while assisting on the fourth goal in UNCG's 4-2 win. His first goal was a 25-yard, unassisted blast in the 29th minute to give UNCG a 1-0 lead. After Wofford tied the match at two late in the second half, Graham scored twice in an 80-second span (86th, 87th) to seal the win.

Graham's seven-point night was UNCG's first since Oct. 12, 1999 when current MLS star Alejandro Moreno had four goals for an eight-point day in a win over The Citadel.

Against Gardner-Webb Saturday, the freshman continued his torrid pace with another goal and an assist in the 4-1 non-conference win.

Other Nominees: Bruno Mbamala (Appalachian State), Alec Kann (Furman) and Wilson Hood (Wofford).

2010 SoCon Men's Soccer Players of the Week

Sept. 7       Yannick Pilgrim, Davidson

Sept. 14      Fabien Vorbe, Furman

Sept. 21      Sean de Silva, College of Charleston

Sept. 28      Gabe Latigue, Elon

Oct. 5         Clint Irwin, Elon

Oct. 12       Sean Flatley, College of Charleston

                  Mark Millard, Davidson

Oct. 19       Alec Kann, Furman

Oct. 26       Brian Graham, UNCG