Strong performances in late-season matches have led Georgia Gwinnett College soccer players Errin Leak and Elle Sarter to sweep the Continental Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week awards.

Leak, a senior, delivered an assist in a pair of contests while anchoring a defensive back line that posted a shutout. He sent a long ball over the Florida National University defensive unit to junior Pedro Nunes, who converted a one-on-one situation for the lone tally in last Monday's 1-0 victory.

The Cape Town, South Africa, native then assisted on an insurance goal in last Saturday's 3-0 Senior Night triumph against Thomas University (Georgia).

The defender helped the defense allow just seven total shots, including two on target, across the two matches last week.

Sarter, a junior goalkeeper, played one of the best matches of her career as the Grizzlies defeated Bellevue University (Nebraska) 2-1 last Wednesday in a neutral-site match in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The Bassingborne, England, native had six saves in the showdown between CAC rivals.

Both of Georgia Gwinnett College's teams will be in action on Wednesday, October 21, at the Grizzly Soccer Complex. The men's squad (8-4-1) is scheduled to host No. 11 Lindsey Wilson University (Kentucky), starting at noon. Then, the women's team (5-7-1) host Lindsey Wilson on Dr. Mike Giuliano Day. The retiring GGC coach will be honored in pregame festivities before the 3 p.m. match.

The men's team is scheduled to host Spartanburg Methodist College (South Carolina) for Homecoming on Saturday, October 24, beginning at 11 a.m.