Five Mary Baldwin University women's soccer players were selected to the USA South All-Conference teams Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Sophomores Joelle Hare and Rory Patchett earned first-team honors, while sophomores Addison Hannigan and Molly Ludwig were named to the second team.
Senior Anna Hill also received honorable mention recognition.

Hare led the USA South with 36 points while finishing second in goals and tied for first in assists. She trailed only fellow Fighting Squirrel Ludwig in goals and tied Patchett in assists. Hare was also named USA South Player of the Week twice following back-to-back hat tricks.

Patchett led the conference in assists, helping Mary Baldwin finish with the highest scoring average and most total goals in the conference. The Fighting Squirrels' 48 goals ranked second in program history for most goals in a season.

"A lot of people by the end of the season were focusing on Joelle, and she was still able to find success. I'm happy to see her get the recognition she rightfully deserves," said women's soccer head coach Lionel Karyea. "Rory has been a great addition to the team. She sees the field really well, she gets those through passes into our forwards, giving them a chance to finish."
On the second team, Ludwig's 15 goals led the conference, while her total points ranked second. Her 15 goals also set a single-season scoring record for Mary Baldwin. This marks Ludwig's second consecutive USA South All-Conference selection.

Hannigan ranked fifth in the conference with 11 goals and third in total points.

"Molly is one of our star players on the field. I was proud of how she was able to adjust during the season, switching positions on the field and still producing. Her doing that allowed for more opportunities for the rest of the team," Karyea said. "Addison was a pleasant surprise this season. Coming into the season, I wasn't sure about the impact she would have on the team, but she's put in the work this season."

Senior defender Hill concluded her Mary Baldwin soccer career with an honorable mention selection. Karyea said the senior captain will be missed both on and off the field.

Junior defender Alma Gonzalez-Hayes was also named to the All-Sportsmanship team.

"Alma has been our rock on the team on and off the field. She's the other captain along with Anna for a reason. What she does on the field helps the whole team succeed," Karyea said.

This marks the first time five players from a single team have been selected to USA South All-Conference teams, surpassing the previous record of three selections by Mary Baldwin softball and men's basketball.

For the full list of All-Conference selection visit the USA South Website.