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Macy Blackburn named MAC Hermann Semifinalist
December 04, 2024 | Women's Soccer
The 2024 Big 12 Defender of the Year was named one of the 15 Semifinalists Wednesday
KANSAS CITY – The United Soccer Coaches Association and the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) announced the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists, Wednesday.
Comprised of NCAA Division I coaches, the committees' semifinalists includes 15 student-athletes from 13 different schools and four different conferences.
After placing a pair on the semifinalists list last season, the Red Raiders were again represented on the nation's highest honor with the inclusion of Blackburn.
The all-time leader in assists in program history and the only player in program history with multiple double-digit assist seasons, Blackburn was an unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection after being named the Big 12s Defender of the year. The First Team All-Big 12 selection for Blackburn marks the second-straight season the defender has taken home First Team All-Conference honors.
This season Blackburn scored twice and had 10 assists in 19 games played and 18 starts.
The three finalists for the 2024 Mac Hermann Trophy will be announced next week (Wed. Dec. 11) and the annual MAC Hermann Trophy banquet will be held at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis on Jan. 3, 2025.
As part of the Hermann Trophy process fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite player. Complete details and the full MAC Hermann ballot can be found on MACHermannTrophy.org. For the first time in 2024, the Hermann Trophy features a fan voting aspect, as fans can vote for Blackburn on any non-mobile device by visiting this link.
2024 Women's MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists
Natalie Bain Xavier Jr. D Alexandria, Ky.
Macy Blackburn Texas Tech Jr. D Keller, Texas
Brooklyn Courtnall Southern California Sr. D Westlake Village, Calif.
Bella Diorio TCU So. F Lockport, Ill.
Jordynn Dudley Florida State So. F Milton, Ga.
Kailyn Dudukovich Ohio State Sr. F West Chester, Ohio
Izzy Engle Notre Dame Fr. F Edina, Minn.
Kate Faasse North Carolina Jr. F Phoenix, Ariz.
Maggie Graham Duke GR5 M Atlanta, Ga.
Caiya Hanks Wake Forest Jr. F Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Khyah Harper Minnesota Sr. F Lino Lakes, Minn.
Macey Hodge Mississippi State GR M Douglasville, Ga.
Taylor Huff Florida State Sr. M Mansfield, Ohio
Ginny Lackey James Madison Fr. F Bolton, England
Lexi Missimo Texas Sr. M Southlake, Texas
Chioma Okafor UConn Jr. F Blantyre, Malawai
Lilly Reale UCLA Jr. D Hingham, Mass.
Helena Sampaio Southern California Sr. M Porto Alegre, Brazil
Ava Tankersley Arkansas GR5 F Saint Peters, Mo.
Comprised of NCAA Division I coaches, the committees' semifinalists includes 15 student-athletes from 13 different schools and four different conferences.
After placing a pair on the semifinalists list last season, the Red Raiders were again represented on the nation's highest honor with the inclusion of Blackburn.
The all-time leader in assists in program history and the only player in program history with multiple double-digit assist seasons, Blackburn was an unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection after being named the Big 12s Defender of the year. The First Team All-Big 12 selection for Blackburn marks the second-straight season the defender has taken home First Team All-Conference honors.
This season Blackburn scored twice and had 10 assists in 19 games played and 18 starts.
The three finalists for the 2024 Mac Hermann Trophy will be announced next week (Wed. Dec. 11) and the annual MAC Hermann Trophy banquet will be held at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis on Jan. 3, 2025.
As part of the Hermann Trophy process fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite player. Complete details and the full MAC Hermann ballot can be found on MACHermannTrophy.org. For the first time in 2024, the Hermann Trophy features a fan voting aspect, as fans can vote for Blackburn on any non-mobile device by visiting this link.
2024 Women's MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists
Natalie Bain Xavier Jr. D Alexandria, Ky.
Macy Blackburn Texas Tech Jr. D Keller, Texas
Brooklyn Courtnall Southern California Sr. D Westlake Village, Calif.
Bella Diorio TCU So. F Lockport, Ill.
Jordynn Dudley Florida State So. F Milton, Ga.
Kailyn Dudukovich Ohio State Sr. F West Chester, Ohio
Izzy Engle Notre Dame Fr. F Edina, Minn.
Kate Faasse North Carolina Jr. F Phoenix, Ariz.
Maggie Graham Duke GR5 M Atlanta, Ga.
Caiya Hanks Wake Forest Jr. F Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Khyah Harper Minnesota Sr. F Lino Lakes, Minn.
Macey Hodge Mississippi State GR M Douglasville, Ga.
Taylor Huff Florida State Sr. M Mansfield, Ohio
Ginny Lackey James Madison Fr. F Bolton, England
Lexi Missimo Texas Sr. M Southlake, Texas
Chioma Okafor UConn Jr. F Blantyre, Malawai
Lilly Reale UCLA Jr. D Hingham, Mass.
Helena Sampaio Southern California Sr. M Porto Alegre, Brazil
Ava Tankersley Arkansas GR5 F Saint Peters, Mo.
Players Mentioned
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