Jan. 9, 2009

CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M forward Ben Everson, defender Oliver Mulamba and midfielder Tommy Nutter have been named to the NSCAA/adidas Men’s all-South Central Region team.

Ben Everson

Tommy Nutter

Everson, a native of Middlesbrough, England, began the season being named the Southwest Soccer Conference preseason Player of the Year. He didn’t disappoint, leading the Buffs in numerous offensive categories as a sophomore, including goals (13), total points (28) and shots on goal (37). He had five game-winning goals and earned all-SSC first-team honors at the conclusion of the 2008 season.

Albertson, South Africa native, Oliver Mulamba, saw action in 15 games in 2009, scoring one goal from his defensive position. He was also honored by being named to the all-SSC first-team.

Nutter, a native of Datchet, Berkshire, England, tallied three goals and ranked second among Buff assist leaders, with eight. A senior, he was named as team co-captain and saw action in 15 of 16 matches, earning all-SSC first-team honors.

2008 NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division II Men’s All-South Central Region Team

 Pos- Player, School, Class, Hometown

GK- Gil Ben Nachum, Incarnate Word, Sr., Haifa, Israel

D- Dustin Cherry, St. Edward’s, Sr., Grapevine, Texas

D- Oliver Mulamba, West Texas A&M, Sr., Albertson, South Africa

D- Ben Green, Truman State, Jr., Victoria, B.C.

D- Jamie Scope, Incarnate Word, Jr., Gateshead, England

D- Robert Swann, Midwestern State, Sr., Sunderland, England

M- Ahmad Ihmedian, Midwestern State, Sr., Fort Smith, Ark.

M- Gregory Mulamba, Texas A&M-Int’l, Sr., Albertson, South Africa

M- John Calandro, St. Edward’s, Jr., Dallas, Texas

M- Tommy Nutter, West Texas A&M, Sr., Datchet, England

F- Ben Everson, West Texas A&M, So., Middlesbrough, England