Aug. 13, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Maryland seniors Taylor Kemp and John Stertzer were named nominees for the 2012 MAC Hermann Trophy, the highest individual honor in intercollegiate soccer, Monday.

Kemp is three-year starter in Maryland's backline. The Highlands Ranch, Colo., native has started in all 66 games he's appeared in, aiding the Terps to an impressive 48-13-6 record. One of the top attacking defenders in the nation, Kemp has also netted a pair of goals and added 10 assists.

Stertzer had a breakout campaign in 2011, netting NSCAA Third Team All-America honors after boasting a career-high 14 goals. The Oakton, Va., product, was also a First Team All-ACC selection. He tallied a squad-best five game-winners.

Forty-two men and 38 women were identified as players to follow this season, as individuals named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch Lists for 2012.

The watch list will be narrowed down by NSCAA members from Division I programs to 15 semifinalists by November 29. Member coaches and fans will then vote for their top three choices and the finalists will be announced December 6. The winners will be announced at an awards banquet at the Missouri Athletic Club on Friday, Jan. 11.

Maryland was one of eight schools with multiple players on the list, joining Iona, New Mexico, Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, Furman, Connecticut and Memphis.