ASHLAND – Following his hat trick at Providence (Mont.), Southern Oregon junior striker Ariel De Dios Cruz was voted the Cascade Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

De Dios Cruz flexed the full range of his ability by tallying on a free kick in the ninth minute, on an assist from Jose Mondesi Munoz in the 62nd and from the penalty spot in the 76th of the 4-0 victory. He and the No. 16-ranked Raiders improved to 9-1-1 overall and 5-1 in the CCC.

Since returning from an injury that sidelined him for just over a calendar year, De Dios Cruz has contributed six goals and an assist in six games. Since the start of 2025, the product of Eugene's Willamette High has recorded 12 goals and two assists across 12 outings.

De Dios Cruz is currently tied for the conference lead in CCC goals (6).

Sitting in third place with six regular-season games to play, the Raiders have a key homestand this weekend with defending champion Eastern Oregon in town on Friday and College of Idaho following on Saturday. Both matchups start at 2:30 p.m. on Raider Stadium's Laurel Field.