Hernandez Named UCLA Athlete of Week

Freshman midfielder Jose Hernandez (Mexico City, Mexico) of the UCLA men’s soccer team was named the UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week for Sept. 28-Oct. 4.

Hernandez started both games on the road trip and scored two goals in the Bruin victory over No. 15 Washington on Sunday night. Hernandez scored his first goal on a penalty kick and rebounded his second penalty kick attempt for his second goal of the game to win it in the 107th minute. Hernandez now leads all Pac-12 freshmen in points (11) and is second on the team in points and goals (5). His second goal against Washington marks the second time this season Hernandez has delivered the winning goal in overtime for UCLA. The win also moves the Bruins’ record to 5-0-1 in their last six meetings with Washington.

This is Hernandez’s first UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week honor of the season and his career.

Also nominated: Jordan Anderson, W. Volleyball; Darian Jenkins, W. Soccer; Ryder Roberts, M. Water Polo; Isaako Savaiinaea, Football; Lane Werley, Cross Country; Bethany Wu, W. Golf.