Cichero Named SMU Tournament MOP
DALLAS (SMU) – SMU's Mauro Cichero was named the most outstanding player of the SMU Tournament, as selected by the participating coaches. SMU won the men's soccer invitational with six points via wins over Oakland, 2-1, and Cornell, 3-0.
The Mustangs had five selections named to the all-tournament team, including Cichero. The Mac Hermann candidate had the game-winner against Cornell. Garrett McLaughlin, Jordan Cano, Caleb Smith and Michael Nelsonalso represented SMU on the all-tournament roster.
Second-place finishers Incarnate Word earned four points following an opening round draw against Cornell (2-2) and a 2-1 victory against Oakland. The Cardinals earned three all-tournament team nods, including Fernando Laverde, who scored once on seven shots, with two shots on frame.
Cornell and Oakland each had two players selected to the all-tournament team each.
The Mustangs next match is Thursday at No. 1 Stanford at 10 p.m. CT/8 p.m. PT (Pac-12 Network).
All-Tournament Team:
Player Team
Mauro Cichero *MOP* SMU
Garrett McLaughlin SMU
Jordan Cano SMU
Caleb Smith SMU
Michael Nelson SMU
Roberto diaz Fernandez UIW
Fernando Laverde UIW
Carlos Guerrero UIW
Tommy Hansan Cornell
Richie Hrncir Cornell
Nyal Higgins Oakland
Jacob Moore Oakland
Standings
Team Point GD
SMU 6 4
UIW 4 1
Cornell 1 -3
Oakland 0 -2
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