Bowling Green, KY – The University of the Cumberlands men's soccer team placed six players on the Mid-South Conference Second Team All-Conference, highlighted by junior Nico Romero earning his second consecutive All-Conference recognition. 

The Patriots' six selections include graduate student Zachary Dean, sophomore Anthony Carriel Jaramillo, juniors Abdulah Adams and Nico Romero, senior Jesus Macaya, and freshman Dunsting Cohen Jr. Cumberlands finished the regular season with a 6-6-4 overall record and a 2-2-2 mark in conference play. 

Romero earns his second consecutive Second Team All-Conference honor after leading the Patriots' attack throughout the season. The junior forward tallied a team-leading 11 goals and added one assist for 23 points across 15 matches. Romero also recorded two game-winning goals and finished with a .647 shots-on-goal percentage, establishing himself as UC's leading offensive threat. 

Freshman forward Dunsting Cohen Jr. earns his first career All-Conference selection after an impressive debut season. Cohen finished second on the team with 15 points, recording five goals and five assists across 17 matches. His five assists tied for second on the team, while his 31 shots ranked among the Patriots' offensive leaders. 

Senior midfielder Jesus Macaya picks up his first All-Conference recognition after contributing to UC's offensive buildup throughout the season. Macaya tallied five assists across 17 matches, tying for second on the team, while recording 26 shots and helping create scoring opportunities from the midfield. 

Junior midfielder Abdulah Adams earns his first career All-Conference honor after appearing in all 17 matches. Adams provided a steady presence in the midfield, contributing to Cumberlands' defensive efforts and helping the Patriots maintain possession throughout the season. 

Sophomore defender Anthony Carriel Jaramillo earns his first All-Conference selection after appearing in 16 matches. Carriel Jaramillo contributed to the Patriots' back line as UC limited opponents to 25 goals across 17 contests and recorded six shutouts. 

Graduate student goalkeeper Zachary Dean rounds out Cumberlands' honorees with his first career All-Conference selection. Dean recorded 22 saves across 11 appearances, posting a .710 save percentage and a 0.91 goals-against average. He also recorded four individual shutouts and contributed to another shared clean sheet. 

Cumberlands advanced to the Mid-South Conference Tournament Semifinals following a 1-0 quarterfinal win over Freed-Hardeman University. The Patriots will face top-seeded Cumberland University (Tenn.) for a spot in the MSC Championship match. 

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