CP's Burgos Nets Big West Weekly Honor After Goal Scoring Barrage

Cal Poly's Junior Burgos posted the 21st hat trick in Big West history last week.

Cal Poly midfielder Junior Burgos (San Bruno, Calif./San Jose State) continued his early offensive onslaught last week, earning him Big West Player of the Week accolades.

The junior recorded the 21st hat trick in league history with a trifecta of goals in the Mustangs' 3-2 win over Cal State Fullerton last Wednesday.

The transfer from San Jose State picked up the accomplishment in a reserve role, scoring thrice in just 26 minutes of game action and just missing a fourth score with a shot off the post.

Burgos became the first league player since 2007 to post a hat trick, tied the Cal Poly program record for goals and now has four scores in his eight matches this season.

Others nominated: Robert Pate, Cal State Northridge; Irving Garcia, UC Irvine; Sam Hayden, UC Santa Barbara