An outstanding 3-0 week for the Lehman men’s soccer team got even better on Monday afternoon as the City University of New York Athletic Conference announced that forward Oumar Niang was named the CUNYAC/Applebee’s Men’s Soccer Player of the Week.
For the period ending October 16, Niang tallied six goals over the Lightning’s three games, including a four goal performance against visiting St. Joseph’s (BK). Against Hunter Niang scored the game-winner in the 57th minute while against CCNY he delivered the decisive goal deep into the second overtime period in the 108th minute of play. Because of his outstanding performance up front, the Lightning was able to complete the CUNYAC portion of its schedule at 7-1.