EVANSVILLE -- Evansville men's soccer senior midfielder Ian McGrath has been named to the prestigious MAC Hermann Watch List, released Tuesday.
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Senior standout from New Lenox, Ill. led the Aces in goals with 11 and points with 24 during the 2016 campaign, tallying game-winning goals against Marshall, Drake and Missouri State. McGrath also finished first in the Missouri Valley Conference in shots taken and second in both goals and assists. Â
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The 15 semifinalists for the 2017 MAC Hermann Trophy will be determined by All-America voting conducted by NCAA Division I men's soccer coaches with oversight from the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Men's Senior College All-America Committee. It is important to note that all NCAA Division I players are eligible to be named a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist. The Watch List simply serves as a preliminary identification of candidates in contention for the highest individual honor in college soccer.
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McGrath and the Aces open training camp Wednesday, with the exhibition opener against IUPUI scheduled for Sunday, August 20 at 7 pm at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
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