By: Anthony Moscaret, External Communications Assistant

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Mesa University junior forward Richie Tabares Ochoa, Colorado State University Pueblo sophomore midfielder Silvio Termini and goalkeeper Zach Jennings of Regis University earned the latest Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive, Defensive, and Goalkeeper of the Week awards, the conference announced Tuesday.

OFFENSIVE
Richie Tabares Ochoa, Colorado Mesa (Junior, Forward, Phoenix, Ariz.)
Tabares Ochoa tallied three goals on 11 shots with nine of the shots on goal last week in a pair of conference matches. The junior’s three goals give him eight on the season, which leads Colorado Mesa. Against South Dakota Mines, he tallied a hat trick, with all three of his goals coming off free kicks as the Mavericks went on to a 3-3 tie
Others Nominated: William Bretvik, Fort Lewis; Nick Cenek, CSU Pueblo; Liam Corr, Regis; Kaidin Reese, Adams State.

DEFENSIVE
Silvio Termini, CSU Pueblo (Sophomore, Midfielder, Rostock, Germany)
Termini came off the bench for 6^th-ranked CSU Pueblo, making significant contributions on both ends of the pitch during the ThunderWolves' undefeated road weekend. The midfielder appeared in both matches, totaling 67 minutes while helping the team secure victories over MSU Denver and Colorado Christian. His biggest contribution came Sunday against Colorado Christian, when he scored a critical equalizing goal in the 68^th minute to bring the ThunderWolves level at 2-2. Termini's timely goal shifted the momentum in CSU Pueblo's favor and helped set the stage for the eventual 3-2 comeback victory. Offensively, he finished the weekend with one goal on two shots, placing both attempts on target for a perfect 1.000 shots-on-goal percentage.
Others Nominated: Rider Grow, South Dakota Mines; Alexandros Papkonstantinou, Fort Lewis; Idress Altaee, Adams State; Daniel Ehler, Colorado Mesa; Abram Wilson, Regis.

GOALKEEPER
Zach Jennings, Regis (Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Norman, Okla.)
Jennings helped the Rangers to 2-0 on the week and move to second on the RMAC standings. The sophomore allowed one goal in 180 minutes played, while recording three saves. Against Colorado Mesa, he posted a shutout with two saves as the Rangers picked up a 3-0 victory.  Later that weekend, he earned a 3-1 win and recorded a save against Westminster.
Others Nominated: Esteban Gonzalez, CSU Pueblo; Bryan Amezcua, Adams State; Hugo Sjoberg, UCCS; Lucas Martin, Fort Lewis.

About the RMAC
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, headquartered in Colorado Springs, is a premier NCAA Division II conference with 15 institutions located in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Utah. The RMAC currently competes in 22 NCAA Division II sports and has earned 69 national championships and 53 national runners-up since 1992. Founded in 1909, the RMAC is the most historic athletic conference in the western United States and Division II.