Vanguard’s McAulay lauded in men’s soccer

Vanguard University sophomore men’s soccer forward David McAulay, who

led the Lions to two crucial Golden State Athletic Conference

victories last week, has been named GSAC Player of the Week, as well

as the school’s Lion of the Week.

A 5-foot-9 transfer from Fresno State, McAulay had a goal and an

assist in a 3-2 upset of then-No. 18-ranked Concordia Oct. 14.

Four days later, he scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory

over Azusa Pacific.

The wins improved Vanguard’s record to 12-4, 5-1 in the GSAC, good

for second place. The 12 wins are a single-season record for the VU

program and propelled the Lions into the NAIA Top-25 rankings for the

first time since 2000. Vanguard, ranked 15th in 2000, is No. 24 in

the latest national poll.

McAulay leads the team with five goals and nine assists