East Stroudsburg University sophomore Jason Rudder has been named the ABC Trophy, Inc. Athlete of the Week after scoring the game-winning goal in both games for the Warriors' men's soccer team last week.
Rudder and high school teammate Danny Drago both scored goals in ESU's 2-1 victory at Bloomsburg on Wednesday, with Rudder's goal counting as the game-winner. On Sunday against Slippery Rock, Rudder broke a 1-1 tie in the 58th minute and assisted on the third goal by J.J. DiFerdinando as ESU went on to win 3-1.
ESU is No. 9 in this week's NSCAA/adidas rankings and leads the PSAC with a 9-1 record entering Saturday's game at California.
Each week ABC Trophy, Inc., of Stroudsburg awards an ESU Athlete of the Week. The selection is announced Tuesday and each student receives a red and silver plaque.