Joel Twinem

Midfield · Cedarville University

Senior Season: Capped off a stellar career by starting all 22 matches, ranking second on the team in scoring with 11 points on four goals and three assists. He captured consecutive G-MAC Athlete of the Week honors late in the year, which included scoring two first-half goals in a 4-1 G-MAC Tournament victory over Kentucky Wesleyan. For his standout performance, he was voted to the All-G-MAC First Team, the All-Ohio Division II Team, the NCCAA All-America Third Team, and received the prestigious Pete & Joyce Reese Award. Junior Season: Played in all 21 matches with 19 starts, tying for fifth on the club in scoring with three goals and one assist (7 points). He netted critical goals in victories over Mercyhurst, Trevecca, and Ohio Valley, and delivered the crucial assist on the equalizer during the G-MAC Championship game before converting his penalty kick in the shootout victory. His performance in the classroom earned him a selection to the G-MAC Academic Team. Sophomore Season: Appeared in 19 matches with 17 starts, finishing fourth on the team in scoring with five goals and two assists (12 points). He earned a spot on the G-MAC Second Team and was named to the G-MAC Academic Team. Freshman Season: Made an immediate impact by appearing in all 20 contests, scoring five goals—including a two-goal performance in the G-MAC semifinals—and adding an assist for 11 points.