Northern Kentucky University Athletics

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University's Amanda Mason and Kristi Hofmeyer were named to the Daktronics Division II Midwest Region first team, the organization announced on Tuesday.

Mason, a sophomore graduate of Cincinnati Northwest High School, leads the Norse with 10 goals and 10 assists on the season for 30 points, with six of her 10 goals going as game-winners. Mason was also named to the Great Lakes Valley Conference first team. It is her first All-Region award.

Hofmeyer, a sophomore product of Cincinnati Seton High School, is a tenacious defender who has found herself a part of the attack as the Norse advance into postseason play. She has demonstrated an ability to win practically any ball sent her way, helping the Norse to consistently pressure the offense. For Hofmeyer, this marks her first All-Region nod. She was also named to the All-GLVC first team.

The Norse are currently 19-2 on the season and have advanced to the NCAA Division II Midwest Region championship, where they will play Grand Valley State for the right to advance to the National Quarterfinals. The game will be played at 3 p.m. Eastern time in Denver, Colo.

Daktronics NCAA Division II Midwest Region Women's Soccer Teams

First Team
Defenders
Abby Schuhmann, Bellarmine
Megan Brown, Grand Valley State
Natalja Stanski, Grand Valley State
Kristi Hofmeyer, Northern Kentucky
Midfielders
Amanda Mason, Northern Kentucky
Erin Mruz, Grand Valley State
Meredith Novak, Wisconsin-Parkside
Samantha Echols, Saginaw Valley State
Forwards
Jenna Boyko, Quincy
Ashley Botts, Grand Valley State
Irie Dennis, Grand Valley State
Nicole Williams, Drury
Goalkeeper
Jessie Sanderson, Drury

Midwest Region Player of the Year: Jenna Boyko, Quincy

Second Team
Defenders
Amber Bloem, Grand Valley State
Meghan Roberts, Quincy
Jenna Wenglinski, Grand Valley State
Emily West, Drury
Midfielders
Katie Johnson, Grand Valley State
Lauren Triplett, Bellarmine
Kristen Eible, Grand Valley State
Aimee Ubriaco, Quincy
Forwards
Jaclyn Barrett, Saginaw Valley State
Ashley Seehase, Indianapolis
Shannon Becker, Wisconsin-Parkside
Bri Borgman, Ferris State
Goalkeeper
Toni Eye, Quincy