IRVINE, Calif. -- The PacWest title chase still involves five teams with just one week left in the season in what is certain to be an exciting finish. Biola, Hawai`i Pacific, Azusa Pacific, Point Loma and Concordia are the teams fighting for a chance to lift the trophy.
 
Azusa Pacific controls its own destiny with the ability to win the title by winning its final two matches against Fresno Pacific and Biola this week. Last week, the Cougars got a crucial win over Point Loma in which James Ndubueze scored twice for a 2-0 win.
 
Biola can clinch at least a share of the PacWest title by winning its only remaining match, which will be a Saturday evening contest against Azusa Pacific. The Eagles split their results last week to remain in first place.
 
Hawai`i Pacific has one match left, which will be at Hawai`i Hilo on Thursday. The Sharks need a win in order to remain in contention for the PacWest title. They would also need Azusa Pacific to win or tie against Biola while also not beating Fresno Pacific.
 
Point Loma needs to win both of its final two matches this week against Dominican and Concordia in order to have a chance to win the title. The Sea Lions also need Biola to win or tie against Azusa Pacific. In the event of a tie for first place between Biola and Point Loma, the Sea Lions would own the tiebreaker.
 
Concordia also needs to win both of its remaining matches in order to have a chance to win at least a share of the title. The Eagles would also need everything to go just right in the other matches this week.
 
Weekly awards for the week of Nov. 1-7
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Fellipe Souza, Fresno Pacific
F, Sr., 5-8 -- Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Souza played a part in all three goals scored by Fresno Pacific as the Sunbirds defeated Chaminade 3-2 on Saturday, pushing the team’s conference record to 4-4. Souza scored in the ninth minute on a penalty kick before Chaminade took a 2-1 lead. He then assisted two goals at the end of the first half and beginning of the second to lead his team to a come-from-behind victory. He now has 30 career goals and 16 career assists in his time at Fresno Pacific.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Adrian Cekala, Academy of Art
F, Sr., 6-0 -- Lubeck, Germany
Cekala reached 20 career goals during Academy of Art’s first win of the season, beating Chaminade decisively, 4-0. Cekala scored twice in the victory, including the eventual game-winning goal for Academy of Art on Senior Day. Cekala rebounded a shot that was deflected by the goalkeeper and scored into the open net in the 29th minute to put Academy of Art ahead. He then scored again in the 35th minute to reach the 20-goal milestone in his career.
 
DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
Bilal Mihoubi, Academy of Art
D, Fr., 6-0 -- Quebec, Canada
Mihoubi helped Academy of Art record a shutout victory on Thursday. The Urban Knights defeated Chaminade 4-0 for the team’s first win of the year. Mihoubi played in every minute of the match like he has during the entire season for Academy of Art. He also scored his first career goal in the match to contribute on the offensive end. He dribbled up nearly the entire field and scored from inside the box to the right side of the goal in the final seconds of the contest. This was the team’s second shutout this season and first shutout victory since the spring season.