CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) men's soccer teams competed in week seven of the 2026 season.
Athletes of the Week:
Defensive Player of the Week:
Ethan Drew (Clarksville, Tenn.) Transylvania University | Goalkeeper | Junior -
Ethan Drew put together an impressive week in goal, recording back-to-back shutouts against Berea and Rose-Hulman. He totaled seven saves, including five in the shutout victory over Rose-Hulman. His performances helped lead the team to two conference wins on the road, providing a strong defensive presence in both matches.
Notable Performances:
Defense:
- Braydon Kennedy (Garrett, Ind.) Anderson University | Goalkeeper | Junior - Braydon Kennedy saved 8-of-10 shots as Anderson went 0-0-2 on the week.
- Zach Johnson (Middletown, Ohio) Bluffton University | Goalkeeper | Senior - Zach Johnson allowed just one goal across 180 minutes as Bluffton kept its HCAC Tournament hopes alive with a 1-0 shutout of Franklin and 1-1 draw at Earlham. He finished the week with 10 saves.
- Dugan Webster (Noblesville, Ind.) Hanover College | Goalkeeper | Sophomore - Dugan Webster posted a perfect 2-0 week defeating Mount St. Joseph and Manchester. He had two saves including two clean sheets through 168 minutes of action.
- Justin Burns (Tulsa, Okla.) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Goalkeeper | Sophomore - Justin Burns finished the week with six saves, while allowing three goals. He also recorded a shutout in Rose-Hulman's 2-0 win over Franklin.
Around the League:
HCAC Men's Soccer Schedule |
HCAC Men's Soccer Standings
