Mount Olive, N.C. -- App State men's soccer defender
Zeiko Harris was named First Team All-NCCSIA, the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) announced Thursday, Dec. 5. A total of 22 student-athletes from seven different North Carolina schools were named to the 2019 University Division All-State men's soccer first and second teams.
Harris anchored the App State defense that ended the regular season leading the Sun Belt in shutouts (7), T-2
nd in goals allowed (20) and 3
rd in goals against average (1.153). App State's shutout percentage of .412 sat at 37th nationally. The Mountaineers also posted their eighth shutout of the season in the Sun Belt Tournament against Howard.
Along with Harris' defensive effort, he scored two goals this season, including the game-winner in the 2-0 win over George Mason. The defender tallied nine shots with four on goal. This is one of many honors for Harris, who was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year and All-Sun Belt First Team in November.
Founded in 2002, the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) is comprised of sports information professionals from NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and independent institutions from the state of North Carolina. The purpose of the organization is to promote collegiate athletics at all schools. Membership is open to anyone affiliated with a college, university or conference located in North Carolina, and whose area of responsibility lies within sports information.
Nominations were submitted by North Carolina sports information professionals and voted on by NCCSIA members.
