THOMASVILLE, GA — Sophomore Midfielder Jake Slocombe of Bristol, England was named the Sun Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week as he helped lead NAIA #18 Thomas University to a 1-0-1 2014 regular season opening weekend.

Slocombe was named TSC Offensive Player of the week as he netted the game winner against #14 William Carey, completing a 2-1 come from behind victory in TU’s season opener. Slocombe extended his solid play during Sunday’s game as TU tied #32 Northwestern Ohio in Hattiesburg, MS. 3-3 in double overtime match. Contributing two assists (including the tying goal with 12 minutes left to play), helping the Night Hawks come back from a 3-0 second half deficit to knot the match at three, Slocombe was selected the first Offensive Player of the Week for the 2014 season.

TU will continue their season as they take-on No. 16 Georgia Gwinnett on Saturday, September 6th at 4:30pm for their home opener at Wendy’s Soccer Complex in Thomasville, GA.