PROVIDENCE, RI (October 26, 2026) – The Little East Conference announced Monday the Beacons' first-year midfielder Gabriel Jordao (Bellingham, Mass.) as this week's Offensive Player and Rookie of the Week following a four-point performance in UMass Boston's regular-season home finale against the Panthers.

In Saturday's matchup against Plymouth State, Jordao had his hand in four of the Beacons' eight total goals in the 8-1 Senior Day win.

His first came right before the conclusion of the first half to bring the total to 5-0, before completing his hat-trick in the 77^th minute for the Beacons' final tally of the day. He also assisted on the Beacons' seventh goal of the day, bringing his point total to four in the game.

This week's honors mark his second LEC Rookie of the Week nod and the first Offensive Player of the Week award of Jordao's career.

The Beacons are back in action for the LEC regular season finale on Wednesday, October 28^th in North Dartmouth, Mass., as they travel to take on the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs.