KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Michael Nelson and Jesse Miralrio both earned NSCAA All-Southeast Region honors, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Nelson, a senior defender from Austin, Texas, started all 16 games for the Monarchs at center back this season and was the centerpiece of a defense that conceded just 1.19 goals per game and recorded five shutouts. Offensively, Nelson added one goal and one assist and was named STIHL Classic MVP after scoring a crucial goal in the tournament-clinching 3-2 victory over Hartford. With the first-team selection, Nelson is now eligible earn NSCAA All-American honors.