Hollyoak, O’Neill Named All-Atlantic Sun
11/5/2009 10:21:28 AM | Men's Soccer
Matthew Hollyoak named first team all-conference, while Adam O’Neill was tabbed second team
2009 All-Atlantic Sun Conference List
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced its all-conference men's soccer team this morning, and the University of North Florida's Matthew Hollyoak and Adam O'Neill were among the players selected. Hollyoak, a senior from London, England, was named to the first team, while O'Neill, a junior from London, was tabbed second team.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced its all-conference men's soccer team this morning, and the University of North Florida's Matthew Hollyoak and Adam O'Neill were among the players selected. Hollyoak, a senior from London, England, was named to the first team, while O'Neill, a junior from London, was tabbed second team.
“I am very proud of both Matthew and Adam,” remarked head coach Ray Bunch. “I feel Matthew is one of the best leaders we have ever had on this team and I am excited that he has been recognized. The things that Matthew brings to this team both on and off the field is just fantastic. With Adam, he got off to a slow start, but I think he finished strong and I am glad he was rewarded for his efforts. I think it is a real honor for them to finish the season with this honor.”
Hollyoak is a senior captain and leader on defense. He finished the regular season third on the team with six points, including five points in Atlantic Sun Conference play. Hollyoak led the team with four assists with three of his four assists coming in A-Sun matches. His only goal of the season came in conference play against Lipscomb. Hollyoak registered two assists in the UNF win over USC Upstate and had a goal and an assist for three points against Lipscomb.
O'Neill leads the team in nearly every statistical category. He leads the team with 13 points, of which nine points have come in A-Sun play. He has a team-best six goals with four goals in conference, including a pair of match-winning goals. The junior forward leads the team in shots and shots on goal. O'Neill scored the match-winning goals against Stetson and USC Upstate. In addition, he is third on the team in assists.
The all-conference awards mark the second time that Hollyoak and O'Neill have been named All-Atlantic Sun. Hollyoak was named second-team all-conference in 2007, while O'Neill picked up second-team accolades in 2008.
North Florida men's soccer team (4-12-1, 4-4-1 Atlantic Sun) will host a quarterfinal round match of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., as the Ospreys welcome Mercer (5-10-2, 4-5-0 A-Sun) to Hodges Stadium.
The match is $5 for adults and $3 for students (with valid ID), senior citizens (ages 65 and up) and children (ages 17 and under). The first 300 UNF students with a valid ID are FREE.
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