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Tabor, Mefford Named Trane Student-Athlete of Month for October

Both play soccer for Belmont.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Senior women's soccer player Lillie Tabor (Brookfield, Wisc.) and senior men's soccer player Nate Mefford (Cincinnati, Ohio) have been named Trane Student-Athletes of the Month for October.

Tabor has anchored the Bruins' defense this season.  She played in all 11 matches for the Bruins and leads the team in assists and ranks third in points with four.   In their win over UIC, she had three assists, which is most in a match by a Bruin since 2009. 

Mefford has been a key to the men's soccer team 5-4-2 start to the season.  He has played in 10 matches and leads the team in points (10) and is tied for lead in goals with four.  The Ohio native had three points in the win over St. Thomas in late September. 

Belmont University Athletics Student-Athlete of the Month honorees are based on the following criteria:
  • Effort and Excellence in Academics
  • Effort and Excellence in Athletics
  • Dedication to Team
  • Leadership
  • Integrity
  • Campus Involvement
  • Community Service
  • Ability to serve as a role model for current and future Belmont students and student-athletes
Trane is proud to be the sponsor of Belmont's Student-Athlete of the Month Award.  Trane is a world leader in providing quality heating and air conditioning services since 1913.  To learn more, go to www.trane.com.
 
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Players Mentioned

Nate Mefford

#5 Nate Mefford

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6' 3"
Fifth Year
Cincinnati United Premier
Lillie Tabor

#23 Lillie Tabor

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5' 4"
Senior
FC Wisconsin ECNL

Players Mentioned

Nate Mefford

#5 Nate Mefford

6' 3"
Fifth Year
Cincinnati United Premier
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Lillie Tabor

#23 Lillie Tabor

5' 4"
Senior
FC Wisconsin ECNL
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