Rhodes College continues to set the benchmark as the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) announces the 2024 Men's Soccer All-Conference teams and major award winners. Highlighting the season's accomplishments are standout honors for Head Coach Matt Lamb and freshman defender Matthew Sucato, along with multiple All-SAA team placements for Rhodes players.
Major 2024 SAA Awards for Rhodes:
- Newcomer of the Year: Matthew Sucato (Defender, First Year, Dallas, Texas)
- Coach of the Year: Matt Lamb (Seventh Season)
Rhodes College All-SAA Team Selections:
First Team All-SAA:
Second Team All-SAA:
Honorable Mentions:
All-Sportsmanship Team:
Nolan Colladay
Award Highlights:
Newcomer of the Year – Matthew Sucato
First-year defender Matthew Sucato made an impressive debut season, anchoring the Lynx's defense through all 14 games, playing full matches nine times. His consistency helped limit opponents to only eight goals in conference play, including two shutouts, with a key 2-0 victory over Hendrix that secured the SAA regular season title.
Coach of the Year – Matt Lamb
In his seventh year at Rhodes, Head Coach Matt Lamb led the Lynx to a 10-4 overall record and a 4-2 mark in conference play, claiming the program's second conference title in three years. Lamb's leadership and strategic acumen were evident as Rhodes prepares to host the SAA Tournament semifinals and finals, a testament to the depth of the team with 10 players earning All-SAA recognition.
Player Contributions:
Rhodes College's success was bolstered by significant contributions across the roster. First Team honorees Eli Pilcher and Luke Grant showcased their defensive and midfield talents, providing crucial support throughout the season. Second Team forward Ben Novello demonstrated consistent offensive prowess. Additionally, honorable mentions highlighted the depth and versatility of the Lynx squad, including standout performances from Evan Buecker, Max McLarty, and others.
