PORTLAND, Ore. --- Portland junior midfielder Steven Evans was named the WCC’s Player of the Week for the second time this season after scoring two goals at the Nike Portland Invitational at Merlo Field during the weekend. Evans was also named the Nike Portland Invitational’s Offensive MVP, and he was selected to the College Soccer News Team of the Week.
 
The Pilots defeated Cal State Bakersfield 2-1 on Friday before tying Wisconsin 1-1 on Sunday. UP and Washington were named co-champions of the tournament.
 
Evans scored the equalizer and the game-winner on Friday night as the Pilots came from behind to defeat the Roadrunners. Evans scored both goals against the Roadrunners in the second half, with the game-winner coming in spectacular fashion in the 78th minute. Ricardo Carrillo made a short pass to Evans, who took a touch before burying a world class shot into the upper left corner of the net from 35 yards out. The CSUB keeper didn’t have a chance as Evans’ strike gave the Pilots a 2-1 lead.
 
Evans and the Pilots are on the road this weekend as they’ll face Evansville and Bradley at the ProRehab Aces Classic in Evansville, Ind. Portland will face Evansville at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific) on Friday before playing Bradley at 10 a.m. on Sunday.