A freshman with a historic world class goal leads the latest men’s college soccer team of the week.

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Although a center back, Furman freshman Braden Dunham has shown a goal-scoring touch all season with six goals going into the Elite Eight. Yet no one could have seen what he did coming as he executed a perfect chip from near the halfway line to catch Portland off guard and send the Paladins to their first College Cup in program history.

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Player of the Week: Braden Dunham, Furman

Men’s Team of the Week: December 1-December 7

GK: Ivan Horvat, Furman - A commanding clean sheet and seven crucial saves powered the Paladins to an upset at Portland.

D: Quinten Blair, Saint Louis - A successful penalty conversion from Blair was vital in the 3-2 comeback defeat of Akron.

D: Braden Dunham, Furman - Dunham’s long-range chip was the lone goal to defeat Portland 1-0.

D: Isaac Heffess, NC State - A decisive assist and 90 influential minutes elevated NC State past Georgetown 3-2 on the road.

M: Taig Healy, NC State - The senior midfielder struck six minutes in, generating momentum for the 3-2 Elite Eight victory over Georgetown.

M: Tanner Anderson, Saint Louis – Anderson scored the 87th-minute comeback-sealing goal to defeat Akron.

M: Richard Aman, Washington - Aman delivered two assists in the 3-1 win over Maryland.

M: Osatohamwen Enabulele, Washington - The freshman’s crucial equalizer ignited the 3-1 victory over Maryland.

F: Andrew Heckenlaible, Saint Louis – Heckenlaible assisted the game-winner in the 3-2 upset of Akron.

F: Charlie Kosakoff, Washington – Kosakoff scored the go-ahead goal in Washington’s 3-1 win over Maryland.

F: Donavan Phillip, NC State - An assist from Phillip helped NC State defeat Georgetown on the road.

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