RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.-- Northeastern State's Jason Rivera and Niklas Kirhoff were named Great American Conference Players of the Week; league officials announced Tuesday afternoon. 

Rivera had two game-winning goals for the RiverHawks in their 2-0 week to home GAC/MIAA play and has scored a goal in four consecutive contests.  The true freshman has five goals on the season, which is presently a league-high. 

Kirhoff had two shoutouts as NSU's goalkeeper last week and had six saves overall. 

This is the first weekly honors for both student-athletes, and the second consecutive week NSU has won Offensive Player of the Week.