Indiana University Athletics
IU’s Lillard Named Finalist for Senior CLASS Award
10/12/2017 1:17:00 PM | Men's Soccer
OVERLAND, Kan. – Indiana University men's soccer's Grant Lillard was named one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Senior CLASS Award on Thursday.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student and encourages them to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
"Grant has been a high-end performer on the field and in the classroom," IU head coach Todd Yeagley said. "He's a standout student in Kelley School of Business and one of our team captains. We feel we have the top center backs in college soccer."
Lillard has been a leader on and off the field for the Hoosiers, helping IU reach the NCAA Tournament in his first three seasons as well as being an active member of the community. The Hinsdale, Ill. product has also been a standout in the classroom, earning 2016 NSCAA Scholar All-America honors. Lillard was also named scholar all-region and is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
On the field, Lillard is a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection that was named Second-Team All-America in 2016. Lillard is also a three-time All-Region honoree that has started all 74 matches he's appeared in for the Hoosiers, totaling 13 goals and eight assists.
The finalists were chosen by a selection committee from the list of 30 men's candidates and 30 announced in September. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner, and fans are encouraged to vote on the Senior CLASS Award website through November 20.
Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner. The Senior CLASS Award winners will be announced during the 2017 NCAA Men's College Cup® championship later this fall.
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
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An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student and encourages them to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
"Grant has been a high-end performer on the field and in the classroom," IU head coach Todd Yeagley said. "He's a standout student in Kelley School of Business and one of our team captains. We feel we have the top center backs in college soccer."
Lillard has been a leader on and off the field for the Hoosiers, helping IU reach the NCAA Tournament in his first three seasons as well as being an active member of the community. The Hinsdale, Ill. product has also been a standout in the classroom, earning 2016 NSCAA Scholar All-America honors. Lillard was also named scholar all-region and is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
On the field, Lillard is a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection that was named Second-Team All-America in 2016. Lillard is also a three-time All-Region honoree that has started all 74 matches he's appeared in for the Hoosiers, totaling 13 goals and eight assists.
The finalists were chosen by a selection committee from the list of 30 men's candidates and 30 announced in September. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner, and fans are encouraged to vote on the Senior CLASS Award website through November 20.
Fan votes will be combined with media and Division I head coaches' votes to determine the winner. The Senior CLASS Award winners will be announced during the 2017 NCAA Men's College Cup® championship later this fall.
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
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