Ball State University Athletics
Soccer Places Three On NSCAA/adidas All-Region Team
December 18, 2006 | Soccer
The three standouts guided the Cardinals to their first ever Mid-American Conference regular season championship and a 13-4-3 record.
“To have three players named on the NSCAA All-Region team is an honor not only for these players but an honor for Ball State soccer,” head coach Michelle Salmon said. “This speaks volumes for the year that we had, both on and off of the field.”
Maxwell, a First Team All-MAC selection, spearheaded the Cardinal defense that allowed just 22 goals in 20 games this past season and just 11 goals in conference action. She guided the Cardinals to a MAC-best seven shutouts on the season. She finished her career having played in all 80 games, including 79 career starts.
“Sarah had an outstanding senior year,” Salmon said. “She anchored a defense that not only was one of the best in the region, but was one of the best in the country.”
“Vandi is by far one of the smartest players I have ever coached,” Salmon said. “Her play this season helped take
Rein led the team in scoring and finished second overall in the MAC with 22 points on her way to First Team All-MAC accolades. She was tied for the team lead with nine goals and added four assists. She led the team and was second in the conference with four game-winning goals, including the clinchers against
“Emily not only scores goals, but she does all of the little things it takes to have a successful team,” Salmon said. “We are excited that other teams in the region recognized the level of play she brings to the game.”
The three Cardinals recognized on the All-Region team by the NSCAA are the most in a single season in
“The success that we have seen in the last month with all of the accolades and awards has been flattering, but they are all just a true testament to the season that our team put together,” Salmon added.
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