KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Senior midfielder Anthony Amaya of Millsaps College has been named to the NSCAA/Adidas All-South Central Region Third Team as announced on Friday, Dec. 12, becoming the first Major in over a decade to earn the postseason accolade.
A four-year starter for Millsaps, Amaya finished up a solid career for the purple and white, where he was twice named All-Conference, including Second Team All-SCAC this season.
In 2008, the senior from Hattiesburg led the team and ranked fourth in the league in assists (seven) and was tied for the points lead (17). He also connected on 3-of-3 penalty kicks, including two in a 2-1 upset win over 16th-ranked Centre College in Jackson.
Amaya played in 63 games during his career, earning the start in 57, recording 33 points, 13 assists and 10 goals. He was also a perfect 6-for-6 on penalty kick attempts.