Carson-Newman Women’s Soccer Places Four On The Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region Teams

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Carson-Newman College Women’s Soccer Team saw four of its players named to the 2009 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region Teams, region officials announced Tuesday. The Daktronics All-Region teams are voted on by the sports information directors of their respective regions.

Sophomore forward Trenna Howell (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) and junior defender Melissa Morris (Sweetwater, Tenn.) were named to the first team while sophomore midfielder Sandra Kaelin (Trachslau, SWITZERLAND) and freshman midfielder Andrea Saevik (Bolandet, NORWAY) received second-team honors.

“We are delighted at the all-region selections,” said Head Coach Phil McNamara. “It might be as many as we have had in my time here at Carson-Newman. The compliment of this goes not only to the players selected, but to the whole team. Although all four of these players are deserving of this honor, I feel that several other could have made it as well.”

Howell leads the team in all offensive categories: goals (13), assists (seven), total points (33) and match-winning goals (seven). She was also named to the All-South Atlantic Conference First Team this season. She was also named SAC Player of the week on Oct. 5.

Morris has been the top-scoring defender on a back line that has only allowed 16 goals in 22 matches this season. She has recorded three goals and four assists for 10 total points including two match-winning scores. Morris was also named to the All-SAC First Team.

Howell and Morris are now eligible for All-America consideration.

Kaelin finished second on the team with 11 goals scored and added five assists for 27 points. She also tallied three match-winners. She is also a Second-Team All-SAC honoree and was chosen as the MVP of the 2009 Food Lion SAC Tournament.

Saevik received First-Team All-SAC accolades for her performance during the regular season as she scored three goals and tied for the team high with seven assists. She currently has 13 total points and has notched one match-winning goal.

“All of these players are having great seasons and we hope that continues this weekend,” concluded McNamara.

The Lady Eagles are currently 19-2-1 on the season after winning the 2009 South Atlantic Conference Regular Season Title and are still competing in the NCAA Division II Playoffs. C-N hosts the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament this weekend at McCown Field. Carson-Newman will play Columbus State for the Southeast Region title and the winner will face the winner of the South Region championship match (Rollins vs. West Florida).

2009 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Southeast Region Team

First Team
F - Kristin Burton* (Sr., Armstrong Atlantic State)
F - Connie Axiotis (So., Belmont Abbey)
F - Trenna Howell (So., Carson-Newman)
F - Gina Goforth (Sr., Columbus State)
MF - Elizabeth Hawes (Fr., Lenoir-Rhyne)
MF - Vickie Rich (So., Lees-McRae)
MF - Morgan Mitchell (Fr., Armstrong Atlantic State)
MF - Maria Borland (Fr., Catawba)
D - Alexa Baird (Jr., Catawba)
D - Catherine Hauck* (So., Lenior-Rhyne)
D - Melissa Morris* (Jr., Carson-Newman)
D - Casey Smith (Jr., North Georgia College & State)
GK - Mary Rob Plunkett (Jr., Georgia College & State)

Second Team
F - Kristen Wright (Fr., Queens)
F - Anna Svensson (Fr., UNC Pembroke)
F - Kelly Adams* (So., Wingate)
F - Tramicka James (Fr., Tusculum)
MF - Sarah Taylor (So., Lincoln Memorial)
MF - Sandra Kaelin (So., Carson-Newman)
MF - Andrea Saevik (Fr., Carson-Newman)
MF - Alyssa Wombwell (So., Pfeiffer)
D - Claire Duncan (So., Tusculum)
D - Ashley Bradford (Sr., Tusculum)
D - Megan Mastalerz (So., Wingate)
D - Amanda Maddock* (Sr., Belmont Abbey)
D - Morgan Cobb (Sr., Georgia College & State)
GK - Kelly Nimmo (Sr., Columbus State)

Region Player of the Year: Kristin Burton, Armstrong Atlantic State
* Indicates 2008 Daktronics All-Region selection