CLEVELAND, Ga. (October 13, 2025) – On Monday, two members of Truett McConnell University's soccer programs earned Appalachian Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors. Annabel Trauschke of the No. 13 women's soccer team was named the AAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, while Euan Brindley was recognized as the AAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
 
Trauschke delivered an outstanding week for the Lady Bears, tallying two goals and one assist across two matches. The sophomore forward netted one goal in TMU's 3-1 win over Columbia International University before adding another goal and an assist in the Lady Bears' statement victory over No. 4 University of the Cumberlands. Her early strike in the third minute against Cumberlands set the tone for the 3-0 upset. Trauschke now holds 12 goals and six assists on the season and earns her second weekly honor of 2025.
 
On the men's side, Brindley anchored TMU's defense with a strong week in goal, collecting six total saves, three in the 2-1 win against Milligan and three in a 5-0 shutout over Columbia International University. The clean sheet marked his sixth of the season. Brindley has now recorded 59 saves and boasts a 0.787 save percentage on the year, earning his first weekly conference recognition of the season.
 
The Bears and Lady Bears return to AAC action on Wednesday, October 15, as they travel to Reinhardt University. Kick-off set for 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.