Amanda Tabbed as Semi-Finalist for MAC Hermann Trophy

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State forward Gloire Amanda has been named as one of 15 semi-finalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy, the Missouri Athletic Club announced Tuesday.
 
The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in college soccer and is presented annually to the most outstanding male and female players of the year. From the list of semi-finalists, three finalists will be selected, with the winner being announced on May 27.
 
Amanda, who earned All-Pac-12 First Team honors this year, set the Oregon State record for points in a season with 37 this year and tied Alan Gordon for the second-highest goals total in a season with 15. Amanda led the nation in both goals and points, and matched the fourth-most goals in Pac-12 history since the conference started sponsoring soccer in 2001.
 
The Edmonton, Alberta native is sixth in Oregon State history for both career goals (25) and career points (61). Amanda found in the net in 10 of the Beavers' 14 matches this spring, including five multi-goal games.   He ended his season eighth in the nation in total assists with seven.  Amanda is a three-time Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week honoree, and was named National Player of the Week on Feb. 16.
 
As a team, Oregon State finished the year 9-5 and made the NCAA Tournament for the second time in the last three years. The Beavers are ranked No. 19 in the latest Top Drawer Soccer rankings.
 
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