Nagbe Earns National Acclaim Following Career Performance

October 26 | Men's Soccer

AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron sophomore Darlington Nagbe earned a trio of honors Monday following his seven point-performance at Michigan last week.

The midfielder from Lakewood, Ohio, enjoyed a banner day in one of the most impressive victories of the season for the top-ranked men's soccer team. With three goals and an assist, Nagbe led the Zips to a 5-1 rout at Michigan last Tuesday. It was the first time UA has ever defeated the Wolverines in Ann Arbor.

For his accomplishments, Nagbe was named to National Teams of the Week by both College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer. He also became the fifth UA player to be named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week this fall, joining Teal Bunbury (twice), David Meves and Michael Nanchoff.

Nagbe's seven points for the match was the most recorded by an Akron player since the 2002 season.

Nagbe scored twice in the opening half - including his first game-winning goal of the year - then put the finishing touches on UA's most decisive win in the all-time series with Michigan with a score in the second half. It is the first time Nagbe has garnered National Team of the Week honors from either publication.

In all, four Akron players have been named to national teams of the week by both College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer.

After playing six of their last seven games on the road, the Zips (15-0) will wrap up the regular season with three games at Lee Jackson Field starting Wednesday night against Penn State. UA and PSU will kick off at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickest in advance, please call 1-888-99-AKRON.

Akron College Soccer News National Team of the Week Honorees
Kofi Sarkodie (Sept. 8)
Zarek Valentin (Sept. 21)
Michael Nanchoff (Oct. 5)
Darlington Nagbe (Oct. 26)

Akron Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week Honorees
Chris Korb (Sept. 7)
Teal Bunbury (Sept. 21)
Anthony Ampaipitakwong (Oct. 12)
Darlington Nagbe (Oct. 26)