University of Memphis Athletics
Nov 15, 2004 | Men's Soccer
Nov. 15, 2004
University of Memphis men's soccer freshman Marcus McCarty was named to College Soccer News' National Team of the Week on Monday after scoring two goals with an assists in the Conference USA Tournament.
The Fort Worth, Texas native assisted on the game-winner to beat Saint Louis 1-0 in the semifinals on Saturday. He then scored two goals in the second period against No. 23 UAB in the championship game, tying the score and allowing Memphis to come back and win the game, 3-2. The Tigers won their first ever Conference USA Championship in the 10-year history of the conference.
McCarty now has eight goals on the season, fourth all-time among freshman goal scorers. McCarty broke his ankle early in October and needed just under a month to recover. Since returning he has scored five goals in five games and added two assists. He is tied for second on the team in goals scored.
Five different Memphis players have now been named to National Team of the Weeks. McCarty is the third Tiger to be named to College Soccer News' team, joining Dayton O'Brien and Daniel Dobson.
College Soccer News National Team of the Week (11/14/04) F: Michael Todd (Hofstra) F: Marcus McCarty (Memphis) F: Robbie Findley (Oregon State) F: Ross McKenzie (Akron) M: Ryan McMahen (Michigan State) M: Ben Hollingsworth (Charleston) M: Brandon McDonald (San Francisco) M: Jeremy Barlow (Virginia) D: Karl Schilling (Connecticut) D: Jonas Stigh (Long Island University) GK: Derek Bliss (George Washington)
