Player of the Year: Camille Bassett

        Central Arkansas forward sophomore Camille Bassett was named the Soccer Player of the Year by the Southland Conference for the 2016 regular season. Bassett also received the title of Forward of the Year and First Team All-Conference.

        Bassett led the way this season for the Bears offense. The team left the season undefeated thanks to Bassett and her teammates' effort. Bassett is the leading player in the SLC in goals, goals attempted per game, and shots made (19.36 avg. per game).

        With one of the "most successful" playing ability Central Arkansas had ever seen, it's no shock that Bassett only continued to improve. Last year, Bassett won the honor of being named the 2015 Southland Conference Freshman of the Tear award. The recognition combined with her fierce playing power solidified her spot on the 2016 All-Conference First Team.

        The native Vista, California forward has been a force to be reckoned with all season. Ranked seventh nationally in goals per game, Bassett was constantly known as the opponent to beat. Her skills go beyond a common sophomore and her efforts on easily recognized in a game. Bassett gives her best in every game, regardless of the opponent.

        Bassett certainly cannot take the credit for her season-long performance all by herself, however. Central Arkansas' head coach Jeremy Bishop was name Coach of the Year. This was no surprise due to the Bears' performance throughout the season. For five years, Bishop has led the team with wisdom and guidance not commonly seen in the SLC. 

        From Bassett's skills to Bishop's coaching, the Bears' finished the season with a strong finish. They now also have become part of an elite group. They are one of four teams in SLC history to go undefeated. With this high honor, the pressure is already building up for the team next season.

        Bassett is only a sophomore, so there's plenty of time to break more records and establish herself as one of the SLC's greatest soccer players. The break until the next season will be detrimental to Bassett if she wants to continue her legacy she is already creating.