ROCK HILL, S.C. - After Anderson University men's soccer advanced to the 2013 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, the Trojans landed two on the postseason all-conference teams as redshirt sophomore Lars Zimmerman was named to the first team, while classmate Andre Carle was listed on the second team, announced by the league office on Wednesday.
Zimmerman, who most recently earned a spot on the Capital One Academic All-District Team in District 3, earns his second postseason conference accolade after being named to the second team as a forward a season ago. This year, as a defender, Zimmerman has recorded two goals and an assist coming from the Trojan backline. The native of Malente, Germany has started in 17 of AU's 18 contests this season, captaining a team that has four shutouts on the year. Zimmerman's .250 shooting percentage ranks first on the team with players with five or more shots on goal.
Carle currently ranks fourth in the conference in goals with 11 on the season. On Oct. 16, Carle scored two goals in a 2-1 over non-conference opponent, UNC Pembroke, to become the first player in the SAC this season to record double-digit goals. Carle opened the season with a hat trick over arch rival Erskine, as he eventually scored four game-winners throughout the season.
Nationally, Carle ranks 36th in goals scored and 58th in total points with 23.
The duo returns to action on Friday when the Trojans take on sixth-seeded Mars Hill in the semifinals of the conference tournament. Kickoff from Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, S.C. is slated for 4 p.m.
2013 SAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Team
All-SAC First Team
Forward
Peron Da Silva, Wingate
Ross Frame, Carson-Newman
Mario Pinto, Lincoln Memorial
Daniel Jackson, Coker
Midfielder
Thiago Andrade, Queens
Shaun Gadsby, Wingate
Sindre Welo, Carson-Newman
Yannick Fischbach, Queens
Defender
Gui Andrade, Wingate
Lars Zimmerman, Anderson
Fernando Bedoya, Coker
Victor Tozelli, Wingate
Goalkeeper
Rumwald Le Guevel, Carson-Newman
All-SAC Second Team
Forward
Erick Suarez, Queens
Andre Carle, Anderson
Ben Jones, Lenoir-Rhyne
Felipe Ferraro, Mars Hill
Midfielder
Tony Quiroz, Coker
Liam Gillesphey, Wingate
Yuri Passos, Lincoln Memorial
Leonardo Da Silva, Lincoln Memorial
Defender
Gregorio Pestana, Queens
Gregg Munn, Mars Hill
Jonathan Onyeaka, Queens
Callum Home, Lincoln Memorial
Goalkeeper
Montrell Morgan, Queens
All-SAC Honorable Mention
Forward
Felipe Netto, Queens
Charlie Machell, Wingate
George Burne, Lincoln Memorial
Declan Stimson, Catawba
Ryan McPhillips, Brevard
Midfielder
Roberto Pimentel, Tusculum
Corey Faughnan, Catawba
Gersi Cilingiri, Queens
Jordan Snell, Coker
Kenny Bonilla, Catawba
Defender
Matheus Bachi, Carson-Newman
Christopher Trejo, Carson-Newman
Rurik Pereira, Carson-Newman
Domhnall Minogue, Catawba
Goalkeeper
Marcel Barwanietz, Lincoln Memorial
SAC Player of the Year
Ross Frame, Carson-Newman
SAC Freshman of the Year
Jonathan Onyeaka, Queens
SAC Coach of the Year
Oliver Carias, Queens
