MACON, Ga. – Following a hat trick that propelled Mercer into the SoCon Men’s Soccer Championship, Dylan Gaither was tabbed College Soccer News’ National Player of the Week, as well as landing a spot on their National Team of the Week.
The junior midfielder from Lilburn, Georgia found the back of the net via a corner kick, a penalty and via an assist from Kadeem Agard in the 4-0 romp over Furman. Two of the scores against the Paladins came in the second half to solidify the result in the semifinal.
Gaither’s scores versus Furman came in the seventh, 51st and 59th minutes.
His 11 goals stride the Mercer offense this season.
The Bears will play Belmont in the SoCon Men’s Soccer Championship for an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament this Sunday, at 2 p.m. from Betts Stadium.