North Carolina State University Athletics
David Loera Named to ACC Preseason Watch List
8/19/2019 2:30:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Wolfpack projected by league’s coaches to finish fourth in the Atlantic Division this season
August 19, 2019
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – Junior midfielder David Loera of the NC State men's soccer team has been named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Watch List, the league announced Monday afternoon.
One of just 36 MAC Hermann Trophy nominees from around the country, Loera earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2018 and All-ACC Freshman Team recognition in 2017. During the 2018 season, he scored three goals (all match-winners) and led the Wolfpack with seven assists. The Orlando, Fla., native was named TopDrawerSoccer's National Player of the Week on Oct. 16 after scoring match-winning goals at Longwood and against then-No. 1 UNC. He also earned United Soccer Coaches All-South Region First Team recognition at the conclusion of his sophomore season.
Through two seasons, Loera has started all 38 matches of his Wolfpack career, scoring four goals and distributing 12 assists. In his midfield role, he has recorded a total of 52 shots, 28 of which have been on target (53.8%).
The league also released its annual coaches poll on Monday afternoon. NC State received 38 points and was selected to finish fourth in the Atlantic Division. UNC—who NC State just beat 2-1 in a road exhibition on Aug. 18—was selected to win the Coastal Division and the league championship.
Coaches Poll – Atlantic Division
1. Wake Forest – 64 points
2. Louisville – 48 points
3. Syracuse – 42 points
4. NC State – 38 points
5. Clemson – 36 points
6. Boston College – 18 points
Coaches Poll – Coastal Division
1. North Carolina – 65 points
2. Virginia – 46 points
3. Duke – 45 points
4. Virginia Tech – 38 points
5. Notre Dame – 36 points
6. Pittsburgh – 16 points
The Wolfpack will host VCU in a free exhibition on Aug. 24 before officially opening the 2019 regular season at home against Loyola on Aug. 30.
#GoPack // @PackMensSoccer
Full ACC Release
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Junior midfielder David Loera of the NC State men's soccer team has been named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Watch List, the league announced Monday afternoon.
One of just 36 MAC Hermann Trophy nominees from around the country, Loera earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2018 and All-ACC Freshman Team recognition in 2017. During the 2018 season, he scored three goals (all match-winners) and led the Wolfpack with seven assists. The Orlando, Fla., native was named TopDrawerSoccer's National Player of the Week on Oct. 16 after scoring match-winning goals at Longwood and against then-No. 1 UNC. He also earned United Soccer Coaches All-South Region First Team recognition at the conclusion of his sophomore season.
Through two seasons, Loera has started all 38 matches of his Wolfpack career, scoring four goals and distributing 12 assists. In his midfield role, he has recorded a total of 52 shots, 28 of which have been on target (53.8%).
The league also released its annual coaches poll on Monday afternoon. NC State received 38 points and was selected to finish fourth in the Atlantic Division. UNC—who NC State just beat 2-1 in a road exhibition on Aug. 18—was selected to win the Coastal Division and the league championship.
Coaches Poll – Atlantic Division
1. Wake Forest – 64 points
2. Louisville – 48 points
3. Syracuse – 42 points
4. NC State – 38 points
5. Clemson – 36 points
6. Boston College – 18 points
Coaches Poll – Coastal Division
1. North Carolina – 65 points
2. Virginia – 46 points
3. Duke – 45 points
4. Virginia Tech – 38 points
5. Notre Dame – 36 points
6. Pittsburgh – 16 points
The Wolfpack will host VCU in a free exhibition on Aug. 24 before officially opening the 2019 regular season at home against Loyola on Aug. 30.
#GoPack // @PackMensSoccer
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