Tampa, Fla. - On Monday, The Sun Conference office announced Thiago Patto as The Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Week for October 5-11. 

Patto was involved in four of the Bobcats' eight goals this week in their wins over Webber International and Florida College. In the game against Webber International, St. Thomas scored three goals, and Patto was credited with an assist on all of them. The first game off a free kick, the second off a corner kick, and the game-winning assist came on a cross in front of the net in the 86th minute. Patto also scored a goal this week in the Florida College game, which came on a free kick from outside the box. Patto finished this week with five points. 

The native of Taubate, Brazil, has been one of the key offensive pieces for the Bobcats this year. Patto's four goals are the third-most for St. Thomas this year, and his five assists are the second-highest on the team. In the Sun Conference, Patto has the third-most shots per game (3.63) and is tied for the third-most assists (5). 

The Bobcats will be back in action on Wednesday, as they travel to Sarasota to face New College of Florida. The game is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm.