JACKSON, Tenn. - The 2023 Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) Men's Soccer All-South Region Teams were announced Tuesday morning. Sharks student-athletes, Zyan Andrade, Tobias Pellio, and Alessandro Salvadego have been recognized, earning All-South Region second team honors.
The teams were voted on by the sports communicators in the south region.
Andrade adds another postseason accolade to his collection. The Brazilian finished the season ranked second on the team in goals (6) and first in assists (6). He accumulated 1280 minutes of game action in 16 starts and had one multi-goal performance against PBA.
Pellio tabs a spot on the All-South Region second team after a great 2023 campaign. The senior was the main leader for NSU, starting in 15 games and accumulating 1127 minutes of game action. The midfielder scored his lone goal of the season in a 3-1 win against the Eagles of Embry-Riddle.
Salvadego has been a problem for opposing defenses all season long. In just 11 games played, the second team All-SSC selection finished the season ranked 1st on the team with 11 total goals scored, including two game winners.
David Polanco of Barry collected the award as South Region Player of the Year.
NSU concluded its season in the semifinal round of the Sunshine State Conference Tournament with a final record of 7-7-3.
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For a complete list of the D2CCA All-South Region teams, click HERE
