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Harper Named a MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist
12/4/2024 10:26:00 AM | Soccer
Harper is the first Golden Gopher to be named a semifinalist in program history
The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most coveted individual honor in NCAA Division I soccer and has been awarded annually since 1967. Most recently, Ousmane Sylla (Clemson) and Onyi Echegini (Florida State) received the award for outstanding intercollegiate performances last year.
Harper is the first Golden Gopher to earn a spot on the semifinalist list in program history. This season was nothing short of historic as Harper was named 2024 Big Ten Forward of the Year, earning First Team All-Big Ten honors and NCAA Division I Women's All-North Region First Team accolades.
She is the first since April Bockin (2018) to earn forward of the year and is the third to earn the honor in Minnesota history. This season the Lino Lakes, Minn., native has made her mark in the 'U's' record book as she ranks third in single-season goals (17), first in game-winning goals (6) and fifth in points (40). Notably, Harper ended the regular season leading the nation in points per game (2.22) and total points. She was ranked second in the nation in goals per game (0.94) and total goals (17).
Three women's finalists will be named for the award on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy banquet will be held at the historic Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis on Jan. 3, 2025, to formally announce this year's winners.
Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite player. Go to MACHermannnTrophy.org for the women's semifinal ballot.
The men's semifinalists will be announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11 with the finalists scheduled for Dec. 18. For more information about the history of the MAC Hermann Trophy, visit MACHermannTrophy.org.
2024 Women's MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists
|
Name |
School |
Class |
Pos |
Hometown |
|
Macy Blackburn |
Texas Tech |
Jr. |
D |
Keller, Texas |
|
Brooklyn Courtnall |
Southern California |
Sr. |
D |
Westlake Village, Calif. |
|
Bella Diorio |
TCU |
So. |
F |
Lockport, Ill. |
|
Jordynn Dudley |
Florida State |
So. |
F |
Milton, Ga. |
|
Kailyn Dudukovich |
Ohio State |
Sr. |
F |
West Chester, Ohio |
|
Izzy Engle |
Notre Dame |
Fr. |
F |
Edina, Minn. |
|
Kate Faasse |
North Carolina |
Jr. |
F |
Phoenix, Ariz. |
|
Maggie Graham |
Duke |
GR5 |
M |
Atlanta, Ga. |
|
Caiya Hanks |
Wake Forest |
Jr. |
F |
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|
Minnesota |
Sr. |
F |
Lino Lakes, Minn. |
|
|
Macey Hodge |
Mississippi State |
GR |
M |
Douglasville, Ga. |
|
Taylor Huff |
Florida State |
Sr. |
M |
Mansfield, Ohio |
|
Lilly Reale |
UCLA |
Jr. |
D |
Hingham, Mass. |
|
Helena Sampaio |
Southern California |
Sr. |
M |
Porto Alegre, Brazil |
|
Ava Tankersley |
Arkansas |
GR5 |
F |
Saint Peters, Mo. |