Ethan Ballek Named All-Region Second Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – South Carolina men’s soccer forward Ethan Ballek added to his post season accolades Tuesday (Dec. 10) when he was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region.

Ballek was named to the second team, becoming the second Gamecock to earn All-Region honors in as many years, and the 53rd student-athlete to earn the honor in program history.

Ballek was named to the Sun Belt All-Conference Second Team after a breakout season for the Gamecocks. The junior also earned Academic All-America Second Team honors.

In his first season with Carolina, Ballek started and played in all 17 matches. He finished the regular season with nine goals and five assists for 23 points. Nationally, he finished the regular season ranked 31st in total points, 34th in total goals, 35th in points per game, and 40th in goals per game. His 9 goals and 23 points are the most by a player since 2016, while his five assists are the most since 2018. He ranked third in the conference in points, fifth in goals and sixth in assists. Against Winthrop, he had a career match, tallying five points, two goals and one assist.

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