Marshall University Athletics
Withrow Named to Preseason All-Conference Team
8/11/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Aug. 11, 2011
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Conference USA released its preseason All-Conference team this past Wednesday, and amongst its members was Marshall University goalkeeper Daniel Withrow.
Withrow, a junior from Rochester Hills, Mich., played every minute in goal for the Thundering Herd last season, recording 65 saves and five shutout wins. The reigning C-USA Defender of the Year, Withrow was the only member of the Herd soccer team selected for this preseason honor.
C-USA also conducted a preseason poll amongst its coaches, and Marshall finished ranked seventh out of the nine teams. Southern Methodist University took top honors with five first place votes, while Central Florida (2 votes), Tulsa (1), and South Carolina (1) round out the top four. Kentucky, UAB, Marshall, Florida International, and Memphis complete the remaining five.
All nine C-USA teams will kick off their 2011 seasons on the weekend of Friday, Aug. 26, with Marshall scheduled to play at Wright State at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Herd's first C-USA game is not until Sept. 23, at Florida International.
For the complete C-USA release please follow the link below:
http://conferenceusa.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/081011aag.html
2011 C-USA Men's Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team
Dylan Asher, Kentucky, D
Bradlee Baldez, South Carolina, F
Juan Castillo, SMU, F
Justin Chavez, Tulsa, D - C-USA Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
Warren Creavalle, UCF, M
Kevan George, UCF, D
Anthony Hobbs, FIU, D
Arthur Ivo, SMU, M - C-USA Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
Matt Lodge, Kentucky, M
Nik Robson, UCF, F
Babayele Sodade, UAB, F
Daniel Withrow, Marshall, GK
Note: Twelve players appear on the preseason all-conference team because of a voting tie.
Preseason Team Poll (1st place votes)
1. SMU (5)
2. UCF (2)
3. Tulsa (1)
4. South Carolina (1)
5. Kentucky
6. UAB
7. Marshall
8. FIU
9. Memphis
