CHARLOTTE, N.C. — High Point University's Josh Caron and Daniel Lugo have been recognized by the Big South Conference as Caron was named the Big South Defensive Player of the Week and Lugo was tabbed the Big South Offensive Player of the Week, which was announced on Monday afternoon.

The duo combined to help the Panthers to a 2-0 week to extend their winning streak to five games, tied for the longest active winning streak in the country. It's the first weekly award for each Big South Preseason Player of the Year.

Caron secured back-to-back clean sheets in shutout wins over Winthrop and Longwood, combining for seven saves while playing all 180 minutes in goal. The graduate goalkeeper made four saves in a 2-0 road win over the Eagles to open the week, helping High Point extend its 10-year road unbeaten streak in conference play. He followed with three saves in another 2-0 victory over the Lancers. Caron faced 28 shots on the week, including 17 against Longwood.

Lugo tallied three goals, including both in a 2-0 win over Winthrop, to lead High Point to a 2-0 week. The senior posted his second multi-goal game of the season against the Eagles, scoring the game-winning goal in the 53rd minute before adding an insurance goal in the 68th. He then found the net in the 85th minute to seal a 2-0 win over Longwood.

Up Next: The Panthers look to keep their winning streak going when they travel to USC Upstate on Friday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m.