University of Southern Indiana junior goalkeeper Adam Zehme (Orland Park, Illinois) was named Scholar All-North Central Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Zehme is the first Screaming Eagle in the history of the program to receive this award.
Student-athletes receiving Scholar All-Region recognition must meet the following criteria:
- Record a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) or better;
- Start more than 50 percent of all games and significantly contribute to their team;
- Nominated by head coach of current NSCAA College Services member institution;
- Junior or above in academic standing; and, if a transfer student, in second year at school.
Zehme, a business administration major, led the Eagles to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since 1982 and to a 13-4-4 overall record, 10-2-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The first-team All-GLVC and CCA/D2SIDA All-Midwest Region goalkeeper concluded the season with a career-best 13 wins, seven shutouts, and 74 saves. He also had a 1.04 goals against average.
