Athletics Spring 2016

Men’s Soccer Takes Second Place in GAC

The men’s soccer team played a tough non-conference schedule before placing second in the Great American Conference with a 3-3 league record. The Bison then went on to finish second in the GAC Tournament, winning the semifinal match against Harding 2-1, before losing in the finals to Ouachita Baptist, 2-0.

Vicente Castillo was named Offensive Player of the Year with David Estrada earning Defensive Player of the Year honors in the GAC. Andrew Thomsen was named to the Crafton Tull Distinguished Student-Athlete list.

Castillo and Estrada were joined on the First-Team All-Conference by midfielder Jacob Tunney. Goalkeeper Marcus Oliveira made the Second-Team.

Castillo also earned recognition as a College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District honoree.