Wiley's Ulloa, Nievas claim First HBCUAC Men's Soccer Weekly Awards
NEW ORLEANS - September 2, 2025 - Wiley University midfielder Anthony Ulloa wins Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Offensive Player of the Week. His teammate Kevin Nievas earns Defensive Player and Freshman of the Week. The men were recognized for their performance between August 18-31, the conference announced Tuesday.
Ulloa, the 2025 HBCUAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, set up Wiley's game-tying goal with a perfect pass to Aaron Castillo late in the first half. He blasted the game-winning goal from over 40 yards in the 79th minute, to lead the Wildcats to a 2-1 victory over Texas Wesleyan, marking the first time they beat the Rams since 2017. Ulloa also led the team with six shots and four on goal.
Nievas made his collegiate debut at goalkeeper and stopped eight shots in his first two matches. He made three crucial saves in the second half against Texas Wesleyan that kept the match tied. He is tied for the lead in the HBCUAC in saves.
About the HBCU Athletic Conference
The HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) is the only HBCU conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The HBCUAC membership includes Dillard University (LA), Fisk University (TN), Huston-Tillotson University (TX), Oakwood University (AL), Paul Quinn College (TX), Philander Smith University (AR), Rust College (MS), Southern University at New Orleans (LA), Stillman College (AL), Talladega College (AL), Tougaloo College (MS), University of the Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), Voorhees University (SC), Wilberforce University (OH), and Wiley University (TX). HBCUAC sponsors championships in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track and field, women's volleyball, softball, and baseball. In 2022, the HBCUAC secured the largest media rights deal in conference and NAIA history, signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Urban Edge Network. On July 1, 2024, the conference rebranded from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) to the HBCU Athletic Conference, marking a new era for the conference that embodies the makeup of its membership. For more information, visit hbcuac.org.