Greenville, S.C. (April 23) – University of Mount Olive senior Alan Usher earned Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, leading a group of seven Trojans recognized with all-conference honors.

Usher becomes just the second player in league history to win the defensive honor twice. He anchored a Trojan defense that ranked second in the conference in scoring defense (9.62) and third in caused turnovers (10.08 per game). Usher started all 13 games, tallying 17 caused turnovers and 21 ground balls.

Joining him on the First-Team were senior midfielder Jack Lewis, face-off specialist Josh Mauer, and defensive midfielder Zachary Taylor. Lewis scored 23 goals, including five man-up goals, and posted a career-high seven points in one game. Mauer led the conference in face-off win percentage (.690) and collected 58 ground balls, while Taylor added 12 caused turnovers, 22 ground balls, and contributed two goals.

The Second-Team honorees included defender Cameron Norton, long stick midfielder Tanner Meijas, and goalkeeper Kurtis Lensing. Norton capped off his career with his fourth Second-Team selection, tying Usher for the team lead with 17 caused turnovers. Meijas led the team with 19 caused turnovers, and Lensing, with a .554 save percentage and 9.41 GAA, made 143 saves in 13 starts.

The Trojans’ seven all-conference selections highlight their continued strength and depth on the field. For more on UMO athletics, visit umotrojans.com.