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Paulo Lima
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Paulo Lima Named BIG EAST Offensive Player Of The Week

10/11/2021 6:02:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Lima scored all the Friars goal during the week

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Senior Paulo Lima (Lisbon, Portugal) of the 25th ranked Providence College men's soccer team was named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, October 11th. This marked Lima's first BIG EAST weekly recognition this season. 
 
Lima was named to the 2021 BIG EAST All Preseason Team and has helped contribute to the Friars elite offense. The senior midfielder scored his first goal of the week against a St. John's team that was unbeaten in the BIG EAST. Lima scored the lone goal in the 102nd minute to lead the Friars to a win. On Saturday October 9th, Lima scored the first goal and only goal for the Friars in a BIG EAST draw against DePaul.

Lima ranks third on the team in scoring with three goals and one assist for seven points on the season.
 
Up next, the Friars will host No. 1 ranked Georgetown University on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00PM.
 
For more updates on the Providence men's soccer program, follow the team on Twitter @PCFriarsMSoccer. 

-GO FRIARS!-
 
 


 
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