COLUMBIA, Ky. - Seven student-athletes of the Lindsey Wilson men's soccer team were named to the 2026 Mid-South All-Conference Teams, the office unveiled on Wednesday.
The Blue Raiders' All-Conference First Team selections include goalkeeper Zahir Garcia, defender Patrick Chisunga, midfielder Denilson Macon, and forward Renny Caicedo. Garcia was named MSC Defender of the Week four times this season and led all MSC goalkeepers with 81 saves and a .818 save percentage along with six shutouts. Chisunga helped anchor the Blue Raider defense and recorded a goal against Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.). Macon is tied for the conference lead with nine assists, and his four goals equal to a team high 17 points. Caicedo leads the team in goals with five and in game-winning goals with two.
In addition to the first team, defender Juan Sola, midfielder Juliano Manfro, and forward Milan Diao were selected to the MSC All-Conference Second Team. Sola, a team captain, helps command a Blue Raider defense that only allows 1.13 goals per game. Manfro is tied for second in points with his three goals and four assists. Diao has pitched in a goal and an assist in conference play this season.
Cumberland (Tenn.) swept all five major individual awards for the 2026 season. Luis Cerejo won MSC Player of the Year; Mark Donaldson was named MSC Defensive Player of the Year, and David Barbakadze earned MSC Freshman of the Year. Cumberland coaches Brian Davies and Hendrik Metje were named MSC Coach of the Year and MSC Assistant Coach of the Year respectively.