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Miller, a Lexington native, showcased his skills on the field as a defender and played a key role in the team’s success. He led the squad in assists with a total of seven, surpassing his freshman tally. Head coach Johan Cedergren spoke highly of Miller’s contributions, saying, “His leadership on and off the field has not gone unnoticed by myself and our staff, so it’s great to see it awarded in this way.”

Head coach Johan Cedergren expressed his excitement for Mols, stating, “This invitation is a huge honor for Casper. I’m excited for him to have the opportunity to showcase his abilities on such a large stage. I think he will be very impressive in the net.”

Under the guidance of head coach Johan Cedergren, Kentucky has made 10 NCAA Tournaments in his 12 seasons as coach, accumulating 14 appearances in program history. The Wildcats faced a challenging start to the 2023 season with a 3-6-0 record, but they turned the tide in October, going unbeaten in their final seven regular season matches. Notably, Kentucky upset No. 1 Marshall and No. 2 West Virginia, paving the way for a postseason run.

Kentucky has been on a strong run in recent years, making it to the second round of the NCAA DI Men’s Soccer Tournament for five consecutive seasons. This achievement sets them apart as one of just three Division I programs to accomplish this feat, alongside Indiana and Georgetown.

The Wildcats head into this match after suffering a defeat to Marshall in the semifinal round of the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Tournament. On the other hand, the Musketeers secured their first-ever Big East Conference Tournament title by defeating Georgetown in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out. Both teams are hungry for success and will be looking to make a statement in this tournament.

Head coach Johan Cedergren expressed his pride in the players, stating, “Really proud of Ben and Casper for making the all-tournament team. They both had excellent performances in the quarterfinal and semifinal matches.”

The Thundering Herd sought redemption after losing to the Wildcats just 17 days prior. With a spot in the championship at stake, both teams battled fiercely in the first half, but neither could break the scoreless deadlock. However, four minutes into the second half, Marshall’s Alvaro Garcia-Pascual changed the momentum in their favor. The junior forward stole the ball, made a brilliant run past two Wildcat defenders, and scored a clinical finish into the bottom right corner of the net.