ROCK HILL, S.C. – A pair of Anderson University women's soccer players were named to the South Atlantic Conference All- Tournament team after reaching the SAC semifinals, played over the weekend at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill. The Trojans fell in the semifinal match to the eventual champions from Carson-Newman.

Freshmen Melanie Maddox and Emilie Toftbjerg were both named to the 2016 All-SAC Tournament team announced by the SAC office on Sunday afternoon.

Maddox, a native of Midlothian, Va. started all 17 games for the Black and Gold scoring one goal while recording one assist on the season. Maddox's solid play during the year and during the tournament helped earn the midfielder the late season honor.

Toftbjerg, a native of Aarup, Denmark started all 17 contests for the Trojans. Toftbjerg's exceptional play as a defender helped secure eight clean sheets for the Black and Gold on the year. Toftbjerg's play on the backline in the opening round of the SAC Tournament helped the Trojans advance to the semifinals after defeating Tusculum, 4-2 in the shootout.

Anderson finished the 2016 season with an overall record of 9-6-2 while posting a 6-4-1 record in conference play.

2016 South Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team

Jessica Feronti Lenoir-Rhyne

Christina Shimshock Lenoir-Rhyne

Emilie Toftbjerg Anderson

Melanie Maddox Anderson

Taylor Leyble Wingate

Kimmi Moore Wingate

Kaitlin Brunworth Wingate

Helen Seed Carson-Newman

Magda Mosengo Carson-Newman

Alex Brandan Carson-Newman

Heida Ragney Carson-Newman (MVP)