JACKSON, Miss. – Sophomore forward Lucas Talaviera-Befi is selected as the C Spire Athlete of the Week with his performance effective September 21 to September 26.
Befi collects his second Athlete of the Week honor, as he scored four goals and three assists in three matches last week.
The marquee moment included a five-minute hat trick in a come-from-behind team victory against rival William Carey on September 23.
With this performance, Befi was selected as the National Soccer Coaches Athletic Association (NSCAA) Division III National Player of the Week. This is the first National Player of the Week honor in Belhaven's NCAA era.
So far in 2015, Befi has scored eight goals, including two game-winners, and also has three assists.
The Blazers will take a break from conference action as the second half of the season heats up. The Blazers will face Talladega College at the Bowl on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m.