SAN MATEO, Calif. — Gonzaga men's soccer's Frankie Ljucovic was named the West Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Ljucovic scored two goals in Gonzaga's win over San Diego on Friday, Oct. 1. One of the goals ended up being the game-winner in the 3-2 victory for the Zags. 

It is the first WCC weekly honor of the season for Ljucovic along with the first for the Bulldogs this season. This is also the first time since 2019 since a Zag has won the award for men's soccer as junior Demitrius Kigeya got the nod on Oct. 28, 2019.

#WCCSPORTS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – FRANKIE LJUCOVIC, JR., MIDFIELDER – GONZAGA
In the first WCC game of the year, the Zags (6-4-0) started off with a goal from junior midfielder Frankie Ljucovic in the eighth minute of play. The goal was assisted by junior Sebastian Karlholm, who passed it to Ljucovic from outside the box. Ljucovic instantly knocked it into the back of the net following the dish.
 
In the 69th minute, junior Demitrius Kigeya dished in a perfect pass to Ljucovic, who came running into the inside of the box. Ljucovic was able to cash in the opportunity by sneaking it past the goalkeeper, giving the Zags the 3-2 lead. The pair of goals is a single game career best for Ljucovic and are his first two goals of the season.

Also Nominated: Ryan Her, Pacific; Christopher Kourtis, Portland; Oladayo Thomas, Santa Clara; Mason Tunbridge, San Diego
 
#WCCSPORTS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – ERIC COTTON, SR., GK – PACIFIC
Senior goalkeeper Eric Cotton had five saves including one on a PK in the shutout for the Tigers as they upset No. 9 LMU.
 
It is the first WCC weekly honor for Cotton this season and the first overall for the Tigers in 2021.

Also Nominated: George Tasoris, Portland
 
2021 #WCCSPORTS Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week 
October 4: Frankie Ljucovic, Gonzaga
September 27: Narciso Cervantes, LMU
September 20: Dylan Bartlett, Santa Clara
September 13: Ryan Her, Pacific
September 7: Creggton Charlton, LMU
August 30: Jack Vestberg, Saint Mary's
 
2021 #WCCSPORTS Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week 
October 4: Eric Cotton, Pacific
September 27: Jacob Jackson, LMU
September 20: Jacob Jackson, LMU
September 13: George Tasouris, Portland
September 7: Christian Wood, LMU
August 30: Nicholas Lapinid, Saint Mary's