The University of Akron Athletics
Ubiparipovic Earns All-America Honors
December 04 | Men's Soccer
- University of Akron senior midfielder
Sinisa Ubiparipovic
(Mentor, Ohio/Mentor/UIC) was named the National Soccer Coaches
Association All-America second team. It is the second-consecutive
year Ubiparipovic has earned All-America status.
The 2006 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year, Ubiparipovic
recorded seven goals and seven assists on the season for a
team-high 21 points. The two-time All-American produced three
game-winning scores for Akron, including the deciding goal in a 2-1
win over Buffalo that gave Akron a share of the MAC regular season
title.
"Sinisa joins an elite group of Akron Soccer players who have
achieved All-American status during their collegiate careers," said
Akron head coach
Caleb Porter. "Hopefully,
he has paved the way for many more Zips who will strive to follow
in his footsteps. I couldn't be more proud of his accomplishments,
and I know he has a bright future at the next level."
In three seasons at Akron, Ubiparipovic tallied 34 goals,
including a career-high 17 in 2005 as Akron advanced to the
quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. A two-time first-team All-MAC
selection, he played in 81 career games with the Zips, making 69
starts. Last week it was announced that Ubiparipovic has been
selected to participate in the 2007 Major League Soccer Player
Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on Jan. 5-8.
The Zips concluded the 2006 season with a 13-5-1 record and
recorded a share of their ninth regular-season MAC title.
