#Luke Holmes# was named the NAIA Men's Soccer National Offensive Player of the Week for games played on Sept. 6-12. 

Holmes, a junior from Oldham, England, totaled 16 points in three wins for the fourth-ranked Falcons last week. On Sept. 7, Holmes notched a penalty kick goal in the 4-0 win over John Carroll. Then, in back-to-back matches he posted a hat trick in each of the victories over St. Francis (Ill.) and Benedictine-Springfield (Ill.). He currently stands eight goals shy Jeremy Kephart's all-time record with 56 career markers. After leading the NAIA in goals scored in 2009 (29), Holmes is first in the NAIA in total assists (6) and second in total points (26) . (Full NAIA release)

Holmes and #Daniel Knight# were selected the AMC Men's Soccer Players of the Week for games played on Sept. 6-12. They were instrumental in leading the fourth-ranked Falcons to three shutout victories. 

Holmes, is the AMC Offensive Player of the Week. He netted seven goals and dished out two assists in the three matches. 

Knight, a junior from Abergele, Wales, is the AMC Defensive Player of the Week. He played every minute in helping NDC to extend their shutout string to seven in a row to start the season. 

The Falcons, 7-0 overall, allowed just one shot on goal against John Carroll. They surrendered four at Saint Francis and three versus Benedictine-Springfield. 
(Full AMC release)

NOTES FROM THE NEST...


NATIONAL MAN: Luke Holmes becomes only the second NAIA Player of the Week. Jeremy Kephart earned the honor first in 2002.

AMC POW: Luke Holmes earns his fourth AMC Offensive Player of the Week, his first in 2010. In 2009, Holmes earned the honor three times on his way to AMC Player of the Year. Daniel Knight, earns his first Defensive Player of the Week honor. Knight, earned First Team All-AMC in 2009.