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#UTTylerMSocc Places Six on All-ASC Team

November 14, 2013

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
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November 11, 2013

RICHARDSON -- The UT Tyler men's soccer team had six players named to the 2013 All-American Southwest Conference teams the league office announced Tuesday. The Patriots finished the year with a 10-3-5 overall record, and finished as runners-up in the league.

Headlining the team were senior twin-brothers Elijah and Enoch Shipman, who were each named First Team All-ASC after impressive final seasons with the Patriots.

Elijah notched First Team honors for the second time in his career, and garnered All-ASC honors for the fourth time in his career. The senior from Lindale finished 2013 with three goals, two assists and eight total points.

Brother Enoch was also named First Team, finishing with three goals scored, one assist for a total of seven points. He was also named the ASC Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year by the conference coaches.

Joining the Shipmans on the First Team were fellow senior Alfonso Rocha and newcomer David Lopez-Molinar. More...