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Roth and Elmhammar named to NSCAA All-South Atlantic Region Team

Jackson, MS – The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced the 2015 NCAA Division III Men's All-Region Teams in a recent press release.
 
Two Majors were named to the 2015 NSCAA NCAA Division III Men's All-South Atlantic Region team for the second straight year.  Majors senior forward Nico Roth and senior midfielder Lukas Elmhammar were named to the All Region Teams after the most successful season in school history for Millsaps Men's Soccer.  The recent announcement marks another milestone for Millsaps Men's Soccer, as this is the first time in school history that two Majors have made All-Region in back-to-back seasons.
 
Elmhammar and Roth led the Majors in their most sucesful and finest season in program history.  With 14 wins, a conference tournament championship and the first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, it comes as no surprise that Millsaps Men's Soccer is gaining national attention.
 
The recent announcement also comes after Nico Roth was named Second Team All-America by the NSCAA.  Roth, a senior from Alzenau, Germany, led the Majors in goals, assists and total points.  His 16 goals, 15 assists and 47 points led the SAA and the Majors for 2015.  Roth adds All-Region to an already impressive list of postseason accomplishments.  In addition to being named All-Region, he was also named SAA Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-America.
 
Lukas Elmhammar was also named Second Team All-South Atlantic Region.  A senior midfielder from Stockholm, Sweden, Elmhammar completes an impressive career with the Majors.  Elmhammar was named to the NSCAA All-South Atlantic Team last year and is also a Capital One Academic All-American.  Elmhammar finished the season with seven goals, five assists and 19 points, all of which were top five in the SAA.  Elhammar was also named First Team All-Conference as he completes his successful career for the Majors with many accomplishments, both on and off the field.
 
Elmhammar and Roth both led the Majors in a season where resiliency was the key to success.  Roth and Elmhammar both tied for first in the conference in game-winning goals with four each.  Thanks to Roth and Elmhammar's excellent play and leadership, the Majors can add another great accomplishment to an already historic 2015 season. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Lukas Elmhammar

#14 Lukas Elmhammar

Center Midfielder
6' 0"
Senior
Nico Roth

#9 Nico Roth

Forward
6' 1"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Lukas Elmhammar

#14 Lukas Elmhammar

6' 0"
Senior
Center Midfielder
Nico Roth

#9 Nico Roth

6' 1"
Senior
Forward