MOREHEAD, Ky. – Morehead State junior goalkeeper
Lily Meisner and sophomore forward
Jillian Birchmeier have been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Third Team Academic All-District IV for their accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom.
Meisner has been a mainstay in net this season for the Eagles, starting every game in goal and going the distance in all but one. She has recorded 68 saves and five shutouts on the season. She has been named Ohio Valley Conference Goalkeeper of the Week twice. The Taos, N.M. native holds an outstanding 4.00 gpa.
Birchmeier is tied for the team lead with five goals on the season. She has also added one assist in helping MSU claim its first regular season OVC crown in program history. The Findlay, Ohio native also holds a remarkable 4.00 gpa in the classroom.
To be eligible for academic all-district consideration, a student-athlete must be a starter or significant reserve and hold a 3.3 or better cumulative grade point average.
Meisner, Birchmeier and the rest of the OVC champion Eagles will be back in action next weekend has MSU hosts the OVC soccer tournament at Jayne Stadium. The Eagles will begin their OVC tournament title defense on Friday evening at 5 p.m. and will play the winner of the first round game between the four and five seeds. Seeds will be determined after the completion of regular season play this weekend.