Devon Kerr Headlines Buckeyes’ Scholar All-Region Selections
12/10/2018 9:00:45 AM | Women's Soccer
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Goalkeeper Devon Kerr led a group of five members of the Ohio State women’s soccer team to be named United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-North/Central Region, the organization announced Monday. Kerr earned first team Scholar All-Region honors for the second-consecutive year while Kylie Knight, Marike Mousset, Arden Holden and Sarah Roberts were named third team Scholar All-Region picks.
Kerr, the 2018 Big Ten Goalkeeper of the year and a first team All-Big Ten pick, tied for third in the Big Ten with eight shutouts while ranking fourth with an .826 save percentage and a 0.78 goals-against average. The senior concluded her Buckeye career third in Ohio State history with 19 shutouts and a 0.82 goals-against average. Kerr was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Knight, from Plymouth, Mich., started all 19 matches, playing all 1,810 minutes as a senior in 2018. The center back and team captain played in 83 career contests, starting 73, in her Buckeye career. Knight was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and OSU Scholar-Athlete and a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2017.
Mousset also started all 19 matches as a junior this season, tying for the team lead with three assists as an outside back. The 2018 team captain has played in 50 career matches, making 40 starts, through three seasons. Mousset is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Holden tallied two assists while starting all 19 matches as a senior this past season. The Las Vegas, Nev., native played in 83 career matches, making 53 starts, while tallying 11 assists in her four seasons. Holden was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Roberts, from Aliso Viejo, Calif., battled injuries to play in 15 matches, making 14 starts, as a senior. A critical member of the Buckeye midfield, Roberts started 75 matches in her career, scoring six goals and assisting on four more. Roberts was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and OSU Scholar-Athlete.
The 2018 Buckeyes went 9-6-4, including 6-2-3 in Big Ten play, on their way to the program’s ninth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 10 seasons.
