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Richards Collects Second SAA Offensive Athlete of the Week Honor

11/2/2026 1:00:00 PM

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern University Men's Soccer sophomore Grey Richards was recognized as the Offensive Athlete of the Week for the second time this season. Richards had another incredible week with two goals on Friday and two assists on Sunday. 

Richards continues to be the straw the stirs the Pirates offense, elevating his game in the most pivotal moments. Southwestern needed his two goal perfromance on Friday to beat Millsaps by a narrow 2-1 margin as they entered Sunday controlling their own destiny. On Sunday, Richards found Faulkner on a perfect through ball pass to open the game. His second assist was built from using his speed dribbling past defenders as Faulkner finished his shot deflection. 

The sophomore continues to show he's arguably the best player in the SAA with ten goals and four assists now. Most importantly, he has five game-winning goals where he shines at the brightest moments in game such as the Berry College and University of Lynchburg games where he scored braces. 

Richards and the Pirates are set to take on the SAA Tournament semifinals on Friday night at 5 p.m. central and 6 p.m. eastern. Southwestern will take on Rhodes College or Sewanee in Atlanta, Georgia. 
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