Spartans named NSCAA men’s soccer All-Region

Carrillo was named All-Region in his first season at AU.

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) released the 2011 Men's Division III All-Central Region Teams, with the Aurora University Spartans landing two players on the All-Region

Third-Team.

The Spartans' success in 2011 on the field brought Third-Team honors for senior midfielder Matt Houghtaylen (Somonauk, Ill./Somonauk HS) and junior forward Xavier Carrillo (Tempe, Ariz./McClintock HS). Both student-athletes were named Northern Athletics Conference First-Team All-Conference following the 2011 season.

Houghtaylen led the Spartans as a captain playing a key midfield role for AU, while Carrillo led the Spartans' offense. Houghtaylen had five goals, one game-winning goal and one assist. Carrillo had a team-leading eight goals, five game-winning goals and three assists. Additionally, Houghtaylen was recognized by the NAC as a member of the All-Sportsmanship Team.

AU finished the 2011 season with a 10-9-1 overall record and was 8-3 in the NAC.

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