Indiana University Athletics
Lillard Finishes as Runner-Up for MAC Hermann Trophy
1/9/2018 11:04:00 AM | Men's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University men's soccer's Grant Lillard finished as a runner-up for the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy on Friday. Lillard, along with Stanford's Tomas Hilliard-Arce earned runner-up honors to winner Jon Bakero of Wake Forest.
"We are so proud of Grant for being a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy," IU head coach Todd Yeagley said. The Missouri Athletic Club hosts a wonderful event and it's a memory that Grant, his family and our program will cherish for years. Grant joins a small group of IU greats who have been finalists for this prestigious award."
Lillard was the first Hoosier to be named a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy since Will Bruin in 2010. Danny O'Rourke is the last Hoosier to win the MAC Hermann Trophy, taking home the award in 2004. The MAC has honored the top player in collegiate soccer since 1986. Prior to 2002, the Missouri Athletic Club and Hermann Trophy were two separate awards.
Two IU players earned the MAC Player of the Year trophy on three occasions with Ken Snow taking the honor in 1988 and 1990, and current IU head coach Todd Yeagley in 1994. Hoosiers collected five Hermann trophies with Angelo DiBernardo in 1978, Armando Betancourt in 1981, Ken Snow in 1988 and 1990, and current IU associate head coach Brian Maisonneuve in 1994.
A unanimous First-Team All-America selection, Lillard was also a unanimous pick as both the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year this season and First-Team All-Big Ten. The Hinsdale, Ill. native was also named First-Team All-Midwest Region by United Soccer Coaches.
Lillard started all 25 matches at center back for the Hoosiers, helping IU lead the nation in shutouts (18) and goals allowed (7). On the offensive side of the pitch, he had two goals and two assists in 2017.
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"We are so proud of Grant for being a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy," IU head coach Todd Yeagley said. The Missouri Athletic Club hosts a wonderful event and it's a memory that Grant, his family and our program will cherish for years. Grant joins a small group of IU greats who have been finalists for this prestigious award."
Lillard was the first Hoosier to be named a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy since Will Bruin in 2010. Danny O'Rourke is the last Hoosier to win the MAC Hermann Trophy, taking home the award in 2004. The MAC has honored the top player in collegiate soccer since 1986. Prior to 2002, the Missouri Athletic Club and Hermann Trophy were two separate awards.
Two IU players earned the MAC Player of the Year trophy on three occasions with Ken Snow taking the honor in 1988 and 1990, and current IU head coach Todd Yeagley in 1994. Hoosiers collected five Hermann trophies with Angelo DiBernardo in 1978, Armando Betancourt in 1981, Ken Snow in 1988 and 1990, and current IU associate head coach Brian Maisonneuve in 1994.
A unanimous First-Team All-America selection, Lillard was also a unanimous pick as both the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year this season and First-Team All-Big Ten. The Hinsdale, Ill. native was also named First-Team All-Midwest Region by United Soccer Coaches.
Lillard started all 25 matches at center back for the Hoosiers, helping IU lead the nation in shutouts (18) and goals allowed (7). On the offensive side of the pitch, he had two goals and two assists in 2017.
For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMSOC on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
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