INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Four Kentucky Wesleyan men's soccer student-athletes earned Great Midwest Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team honors following the Panthers' run to the conference championship game for the third consecutive season.

Sophomore goalkeeper Matteo Graniero, junior midfielder Jersey Lopez, sophomore forward Mattie McNally and senior defender Jhaeem Bryan were each recognized for their performances throughout the tournament.

Graniero played every minute of Kentucky Wesleyan's three tournament matches and delivered one of the most memorable performances of the Panthers' postseason run. Against top-seeded and tournament host Lake Erie in the semifinals, Graniero made three consecutive saves in the penalty shootout to propel Kentucky Wesleyan into the championship game.

Lopez continued to lead the Panthers' attack throughout the tournament. The junior, who was also named to the G-MAC All-Conference First Team, recorded an assist on Kentucky Wesleyan's opening goal against No. 1-seeded Lake Erie in the semifinal victory. Lopez now has 21 assists on the season, continuing an outstanding campaign in which he has established himself as one of the conference's premier playmakers.

McNally earned All-Tournament recognition after finding the back of the net twice during the Panthers' postseason run. The sophomore forward scored in victories over No. 4 seed Cedarville and No. 1 seed Lake Erie, helping Kentucky Wesleyan secure its place in the championship game. McNally, who was also a G-MAC All-Conference Second Team selection, has scored eight goals this season.

Bryan rounded out the Panthers' four selections after providing a steady presence along the backline throughout the tournament. The senior defender, a G-MAC All-Conference Second Team honoree, served as an anchor for a Kentucky Wesleyan defense tasked with containing three challenging postseason opponents.

Kentucky Wesleyan advanced to the championship game for the third straight year, continuing a run of postseason success, before falling in the title contest for the third consecutive season.
 
2026 Great Midwest Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team
Matteo Graniero
Jersey Lopez
Mattie McNally
Jhaeem Bryan

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