HILTON, NY (nazathletics.com) - Nazareth Men's Soccer sophomore Samuel Burton picked up Empire 8 Offensive Player of the Week honors after registering three goals in two wins for the Golden Flyers to open the 2026 season.

Burton, the reigning Empire 8 Rookie of the Year, opened the season with a two-goal performance in the Golden Flyers 3-1 victory over SUNY Potsdam on Sept. 1. He followed with another goal in Sunday's 3-1 road win at Maritime, scoring in the 55th minute to help Nazareth improve to 2-0-0 on the season.

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