Tommy Barrick was one of four NKU men's soccer players named to the NSCAA All-Midwest Region teams.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Four Northern Kentucky University men's soccer players have been named All-Midwest Region performers, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced on Monday.
Tommy Barrick and
Kevin Donnelly were named first-team honorees, while
Anthony Meyer and
Michael Bartlett earned second-team recognition. The selections mirrored the all-region honors released by Daktronics a month ago.
Barrick, a senior from Gahanna, Ohio, earned All-Region honors after being named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference first team. He has been a strong anchor at center back for the NKU defense over the last three seasons. Barrick has also found his way into the offense as well, adding two goals to the team totals this year due in part to his imposing presence in the box on set pieces.
Donnelly, a senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, adds his All-Region award after earning Academic All-District recognition for the second consecutive season. A versatile right back who has been pivotal in setting up the Norse attack late in the season, Donnelly's speed and awareness on the field has resulted in three goals and two assists on the year along with countless defensive stops. Donnelly was also honored as a second-team All-GLVC performer.
Meyer, a senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, was also named to the All-Region second team last year and earned second-team All-GLVC honors this year. Like his fellow honorees on the “Norse Wall,” Meyer has not limited his contributions to the defensive aspects of the game. He has picked up three assists, and caused two opposing own goals, thanks in part to his powerful throw-in technique, giving the Norse an advantage on deep set pieces. Additionally, Meyer has scored a pair of goals this year, netting game winners at Drury and Quincy this year.
Bartlett, a junior from Alexandria, Ky., shared the team lead with five goals this season for the Norse, helping himself to a spot on the All-GLVC second team in the process. Bartlett was a big part of NKU's defense as well, helping the Norse control possession as the center midfielder to stymie opposing attacks and turn the tide for the Norse.
NKU finished the 2011 season with a 14-5 overall record and advanced to the NCAA Midwest Region championship for the fifth time in six years. The Norse will compete next fall as NCAA Division I members of the Atlantic Sun Conference.
