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ROCK HILL, SC – Tyler Baldock, who helped Carson-Newman to its third straight conference title with his dominating play inside the goal, was named the 2005 South Atlantic Conference men’s soccer Player of the Year for the second year in a row, and was one of six Eagles named to the All-Conference team, the league announced today.

Baldock, a junior from Surrey, Canada, had a 0.38 goals against average, the best in the country in Division II, and had a save percentage of .924, also tops in the country. He recorded nine shutouts in 16 matches.

Tusculum’s Dave Bailey, who ranked second in the league in goals per game and points per game, was named Freshman of the Year. Bailey, from Bristol, England, was a two-time Player of the Week selection.

Carson-Newman coach Allen Vital, who guided the Eagles to a 16-1 record, was named Coach of the Year for the third year in a row and fourth time in his career.

The Scholar Athlete Award for men’s soccer went to Daniel Waymont of Mars Hill College, a Second Team All Conference selection.

Joining Baldock on the First Team from Carson-Newman are forward Dario Carrasco, who led the SAC in scoring, midfielder Brad Cobbs and defenders Richard Moodie and Jason McMillan. Midfielder Sean Guiseppi was named to the Second Team.

Catawba had four All-Conference selections, all named to the First Team. Forwards Gareth Turnbull and Zay-Zay Gilewala, midfielder Nathan Zuzga and defender Kenny Crowe are the honorees for Catawba.

Bailey was one of three Tusculum College players to make the First Team. He is joined by midfielder Gerald Watt and defender Jay Harris.

Wingate had four All-Conference picks, with all named Second Team. Representing the Bulldogs are forward Robert Dawson, midfielders James Lavery and Ben Clark and defender Kerrin Sheldon.

Presbyterian also placed four on the All-Conference Team. Midfielder Trent Weber is a First Team selection, while forward Brandon Tucker, defender John Odum and goalie Mark Owens were named to the Second Team.

Lenoir-Rhyne and Mars Hill each placed two representatives on the Second Team.

Midfielder Ryan Minor and Waymont, a forward, were selected from Mars Hill. Recognized from Lenoir-Rhyne were forward Luis Carrizosa and defender Robert Hajnal.

Newberry defender Miles Childers was also a Second Team selection.

Waymont, a sophomore forward from Weaverville, NC (North Buncombe HS) has a 3.97 GPA as a physical education major. He is a Grayson Scholar and a member of the Mars Hill College Dean’s List and SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

Waymont is a two-year letterwinner for the Lions and ranked third in the league in goals per game and points per game. He had four game-winning goals this season.

In the community, Waymont volunteered to help build sidewalks around elementary schools in Buncombe County to provide a safer environment for students, as well as serving as a volunteer coach for the Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association and North Buncombe Middle School

COACH OF THE YEAR: Allen Vital, Carson-Newman College
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Dave Bailey, Tusculum College
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tyler Baldock, Carson-Newman College
SAC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE: Daniel Waymont, Mars Hill College

STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS
Goals Per Match – Dario Carrasco, Carson-Newman, 1.00
Points Per Match – Dario Carrasco, Carson-Newman, 2.20
Assists Per Match – Ryan Villiard, Catawba, 0.62
Goals Against Average – Tyler Baldock, Carson-Newman, 0.38
Goalkeeper Shutouts Per Game– Tyler Baldock, Carson-Newman, 0.56
Save Percentage – Tyler Baldock, Carson-Newman, .924
Team Points Per Match – Lenoir-Rhyne, 6.60
Team Goals Per Match – Lenoir-Rhyne, 2.65
Team Assists Per Match – Catawba, 1.94
Team Shutouts Per Match – Carson-Newman, 0.65
Team Goal Against Average – Carson-Newman, 0.35
Team Winning Percentage – Carson-Newman, .941