PORTLAND, Ore. --- Portland freshman midfielder Eddie Sanchez exploded for seven goals during October to earn UP U.S. Bank Student-Athlete of the Month honors. Sanchez easily leads the West Coast Conference in goals and points and is among the nation's leaders as well.
 
Sanchez's seven goals included a hat trick during a 4-1 win at Santa Clara on Oct. 20. The native of Canby, Ore., is the first UP player to register a hat trick since 2003. He also had three game-winners, while 17 of his 27 shots during October were on-target for a shots on-goal percentage of .630. He began the month with two goals, including the game-winner, during a 3-2 win at San Francisco on Oct. 4. He also had the winning goals against both San Diego and Santa Clara.
 
Sanchez has 11 goals and 25 points total on the season.

Previous U.S. Bank Student Athletes of the Month
- September: Micaela Capelle