Maryland men’s soccer sophomore midfielder Ben Bender was named a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy, the program announced earlier on Tuesday. The trophy is the highest individual award in Division I men’s soccer and is voted on by the nation’s coaches each season.
Bender put together a magical 2021 campaign, leading the Terrapins with seven goals and five assists. He was named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year and was a unanimous selection to the All-Big Ten First Team. Bender scored a goal in five consecutive games, which is the longest streak for a Maryland player since 2005.