CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Senior forward Jaylen Orr and senior goalkeeper Alan Horrocks have been named Big South Conference Men's Soccer Player and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.

Orr tallied three goals, one assist and seven points, including both game-winners in Gardner-Webb's victories over Drexel and James Madison. He scored twice in Thursday's season opener against Drexel for his first career multi-goal match and added an assist to finish with a career-high five points in the 4-0 win. On Sunday, he also netted the lone goal in the 26th minute to secure a 1-0 road victory over James Madison. Orr finished the week with a perfect 1.000 shot percentage, scoring on all three of his attempts in 121 total minutes.

Horrocks recorded back-to-back shutouts to help Gardner-Webb open 2025 season with a pair of victories. He made three second half saves in a 4-0 win over Drexel in Thursday's season opener, then added two saves on nine shots in a 1-0 road victory at James Madison. The senior played all 180 minutes in goal and finished with a perfect 1.000 save percentage on 14 total shots faced.

Gardner-Webb will be back in action on Friday, August 29, traveling to take on the Wildcats of Davidson College. Kick is slated for 7 p.m.