CHRIS CHARLES EARNS PLAYER OF THE WEEK ACCOLADES FROM NE-10

SOUTH EASTON, Mass. (September 11, 2006) - Chris Charles (Brooklyn, N.Y.), a junior on the American International College men's soccer team, was named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by the conference office.  Charles was honored for his efforts during a 2-0 week for the Yellow Jackets.

Charles exploded for four goals in a 8-0 win over Saint Rose on Saturday afternoon as the Yellow Jackets tied a school record for goals in a game.  Charles had one tally in the first half then added three goals in a span of 2:24 in the second half to make it a 5-0 game.  He also scored a goal in a 2-1 win over Post University earlier in the week.

For the season, Charles, who is a transfer from Herkimer Community College, has tallied at least one goal in each game and leads the Yellow Jackets with seven goals for 14 points.  The Yellow Jackets, who are off to the best start in school history at 4-0-0 (2-0-0 NE-10), return to action Wednesday with a road game at Le Moyne before hosting top-ranked Franklin Pierce Saturday night at Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow.