PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Western Connecticut State Univeristy junior forward Nickolas Santana (New Haven, Conn.) was named as the Little East Conference (LEC) Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season for his outstanding play in a a win and two ties last week for the Wolves.  WestConn, coached by Joe Mingachos (11th Season), is currently 11-3-5 overall and has clinched the LEC regular season title with a 6-0-1 record against conference teams.  The Wolves will close the 2026 regular season at league foe Keene State on Friday at 4 p.m.

Santana totaled three goals and one assist for seven points last week.  He scored twice, including the game-winning goal, in a 3-1 victory over Merchant Marine on Tuesday. He followed with a goal and an assist in a 2-2 conference draw with Rhode Island College, converting a penalty kick in the 65th minute to tie the match, on Saturday.  Santana was also the LEC Offensive Player of the Week on September 21.