CONWAY, Ark. - Alberto Suarez and Karim Diao were both honored by United Soccer Coaches after having strong individual seasons. 
 

Suarez and Diao were both named to the Atlantic All-Region First Team by The United Soccer Coaches after combining for 14 goals, two assists, six game-winning goals and 30 total points this season, leading UCA to an 11-6 record.
 

Diao, a midfielder from Bordeaux, France scored six goals and provided one assist in 12 starts for the Bears. He played over 1000 minutes, adding three game-winning goals to his tally. The junior scored a pair of goals in the ASUN Championship Semifinal against Bellarmine, lifting the Bears to a 2-0 vicory.
 

The captain and center back from Zaragosa, Spain scored a team-high eight goals with one assist. With over 1400 minutes played and three game-winning goals for the Bears, Suarez capped off one of the best season's in UCA history. Additionally, Suarez was named the ASUN's Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

The pair helped lead UCA to the ASUN Championship Final in Central Arkansas' first season as a member of the ASUN. Both men were awarded First Team All-ASUN after their outstanding regular seasons as well.
 

Catch the Bears in action this Spring with friendlies to be released at a later date.