November 3, 2009

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Cal State Monterey Bay forward #Nate Torricelli# has been named Wilson/California Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Soccer Player of the Week for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1, it was announced on Tuesday.

Torricelli, a senior from Vacaville, Calif., totaled five points (2 goals, 1 assist) as the Otters split a pair of home matches against Cal State Stanislaus and Chico State. Cal State Monterey Bay lost 2-1 to Cal State Stanislaus on Friday before defeating Chico State 2-1 in Sunday's season finale.

Both of Torricelli's goals came on penalty kicks and his assist resulted in the winning score against Chico State.

“This is a great way to cap my collegiate career,” said Torricelli. “I would like to thank my coaches and teammates of making my experience at CSUMB such a great one.”

Torricelli ends his four-year career at CSUMB as the all-time assist leader (15) and second in goals with a total of 23.

“This is a well deserved, long time coming, recognition for one of the best players to wear a CSUMB soccer uniform,” said head coach #Artie Cairel#. “He has carried the team on his shoulder as a captain and I couldn't be more pleased that he ends his collegiate career earning CCAA top player honors.”

Wilson/CCAA Men's Soccer Player of the Week:
Aug. 24-30: Tyler Reinhart (Cal Poly Pomona); Aug. 31 – Sept. 6: Federico Cino (Cal State L.A.); Sept. 7-13: Jason Swope (Cal State L.A.); Sept. 14-20: Victor Regalado (Cal State Stanislaus); Sept. 21-27: Mickey Daly (Cal State L.A.); Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Tyler Reinhart (Cal Poly Pomona); Oct. 5-11: Markus Dickerson (Cal State Dominguez Hills); Oct. 12-18: Brian Alvarez (Cal State Dominguez Hills); Oct. 19-25: Daniel Rodriguez (Cal State San Bernardino) Oct. 26-31: #Nate Torricelli# (Cal State Monterey Bay).