Men’s soccer: Three players named to 2014 All-MIAA teams

OLIVET, Mich. – Three Olivet College men's soccer players earned 2014 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) honors. Senior forward Zach Schulz (Farmington) and senior forward Jared Wilson-Santos (Lansing/Everett) are first-team selections, while junior defender Austin Dunn (Perry) is a second-team pick.

Under the direction of second-year Head Coach Dan Bulley, the Comets finished fifth in the MIAA with a 7-7 record. All-conference honors are based on a player's performance during the 14-game league schedule. Overall, Olivet had a 9-11 record. "I am very happy of the lads on earning these honors," said Bulley. "They worked extremely hard and deserve it."

Schulz started all 14 games in conference play for the Comets. He tied for second among in MIAA play with 10 goals and was third with 20 points. Schulz scored game-winning goals in Olivet's 2-0 win at Trine (Ind.) University and 2-1 overtime victory vs. Adrian. Overall for the 2014 season, he led the Comets with 23 points (11 goals and one assist), 58 shots and 29 shots on-goal. Schulz ends his Olivet career with 39 pointts (17 goals and five assists).

"Zach is another player who doesn't really have much to say," said Bulley. "He lets his soccer do the talking and he had many goals for us this year. Zach is another product of our development process here at Olivet College and he will be moving on with his head held high after phenomenal showing both on and off the field. I could not be happier for Zach and we all wish him great success post college.

Wilson-Santos also started all 14 league games. He led the MIAA with eight assists and tied for eighth with 12 points. Wilson-Santos was credited with assists on three game-winning goals. Overall, he was third on the team with 13 points (two goals and team-leading nine assists). Wilson-Santos finishes his career in a Comet uniform with five goals and 20 assists for 30 points. The 20 assists ranks fourth all-time in school history.

"Jared was our stand-out player this year as he built on his previous seasons fine form," stated Bulley. "This year Jared had the stats to prove he is a deadly force in the attack. Jared is very quick, fit, and possesses great crossing ability with his left foot. He has been offered to go down to Louisville, Kentucky with the new USL pro team to showcase his talent and we all wish him the best. Jared has a bright future in the game and is a role model for any young player." 

Dunn started all 14 MIAA games at the center-back position, recording two goals and two assists for six points. His goal at Kalamazoo College was the game-winner, while assisting on the game-winner vs. Trine. For the season, Dunn was the only player to start all 20 games for the Comets. He has started 51-of-61 career games played at Olivet and has 12 points (four goals and four assists).

"Austin is a workhorse," said Bulley. "His passion and desire to do his best for the good of the team is what stands out the most for me. Austin leads by example and is one of our captains. He played in many positions for us this year and was solid defensively but also chipped in with the odd goal and assist when we needed a lift. Austin is another player who has the ability to push on in the game and also excels in the classroom."