LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Spalding men's soccer team enjoyed an impressive season in the 2019 campaign. The Golden Eagles went 13-5-3 including 6-2-1 in conference play. Spalding also flaunted many honorees for awards in the SLIAC due to their hard work during the season.

FIRST TEAM ALL-SLIAC
- Kornell Hilliard, Senior, Forward
       - Hilliard played outstanding during his senior season. The forward was a member of the Golden Eagles' soccer team for four years, posting excellent stat-lines every year. Hilliard scored double digit goals each of his four seasons, scoring a total of 62 goals in his collegiate career. Sharing the load, Hilliard made sure to get his teammates involved as well, dishing out 27 assists over his four years at Spalding. Hilliard totaled 43 points in his final season as a Golden Eagle, scoring 18 goals and passing seven assists. Because of his excellent play, Hilliard made it on the First Team All-SLIAC for the third straight year and was named SLIAC Offensive Player of the Year.

- Alioune Cisse, Freshman, Midfielder
       - Cisse's hard work and determination as a freshman earned him a spot on the All-SLIAC First Team. The midfielder helped fellow First Team honoree Trevor Massa by shutting down any opponents' offense, working to 10 shutouts on the season. Cisse also scored six goals and passed two assists, proving to be a dual-threat player. The freshman hopes to build on his success next season as well as the next two moving forward.

- Trevor Massa, Sophomore, Goalkeeper
       - Massa proved that size does not matter in his sophomore season as a collegiate player. The 5'9" goalkeeper played excellently, finishing with the highest save percentage in the SLIAC, 0.850 or 85%. Massa accrued 96 saves on the season and allowed less than a goal per game with a 0.79 goals-against average (GAA). Massa also managed 10 clean sheets during a season where his amazing play earned him First Team SLIAC honors as well as SLIAC Defensive Player of the Year.

SECOND TEAM ALL-SLIAC
- Clayton Henn, Junior, Defender
       - Henn saw his first real action in his junior season after joining the team a year prior and he made the most of it. With a starting spot on the back line available, Henn put in the time, effort, and energy to earn that role and filled it wonderfully. The defender earned Second Team All-SLIAC honors in a breakout season. Henn starred on defense, leading the Golden Eagles to 10 shutouts. The junior also threw his hat in the offensive ring, scoring his first collegiate goal in a 3-1 victory over Berea. Spalding will likely look to Henn as a leader on the back line as he focuses on next season which will be his last as a Golden Eagle.

THIRD TEAM ALL-SLIAC
- Jacob Bass, Sophomore, Midfielder
       - Bass built upon a strong freshman campaign the year prior to become a regular starter in the midfield for the Golden Eagles. The sophomore performed well in the midfield, acting more as a distributor than a weapon, which was just what the Golden Eagles needed of him. He helped to control the midfield and keep the game moving at what Spalding considered an ideal pace of play throughout the season. Bass also scored his first collegiate goal in a 3-0 win against Anderson and added a pair of assists during the season. Bass's control and knowledge of the game earned him Third Team All-SLIAC honors.

- Omar Mukoma, Freshman, Midfielder
       - Mukoma had a compelling freshman season, starting in 17 of 21 games for the Golden Eagles. Mukoma made his presence felt in the attacking midfield, scoring five goals and passing four assists as a freshman. The midfielder showed he has clutch capabilities with two game-winning goals on the season. Mukoma will look to keep his status as a usual starter as he moves into his sophomore season at Spalding and to continue his play which earned him Third Team All-SLIAC honors.

SLIAC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- Kornell Hilliard, Senior, Forward
       - Hilliard played outstanding during his senior season. The forward was a member of the Golden Eagles' soccer team for four years, posting excellent stat-lines every year. Hilliard scored double digit goals each of his four seasons, scoring a total of 62 goals in his collegiate career. Sharing the load, Hilliard made sure to get his teammates involved as well, dishing out 27 assists over his four years at Spalding. In his Senior season, Kornell made it on the First Team All-SLIAC for the third straight year. Hilliard totaled 43 points in his final season as a Golden Eagle, scoring 18 goals and passing seven assists. Because of his excellent play, Hilliard was also named SLIAC Offensive Player of the Year.

SLIAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- Trevor Massa, Sophomore, Goalkeeper
       - Massa proved that size does not matter in his sophomore season as a collegiate player. The 5'9" goalkeeper played excellently, finishing with the highest save percentage in the SLIAC, 0.850 or 85%. Massa accrued 96 saves on the season and allowed less than a goal per game with a 0.79 goals-against average (GAA). Massa also managed 10 clean sheets during a season where his amazing play earned him First Team SLIAC honors as well as SLIAC Defensive Player of the Year.