Clayton State University Athletics

Clayton State's Toure Named Daktronics NCAA DII All-American
December 5, 2013

Morrow, Ga. – Clayton State men's soccer player Alhagi Toure was named Wednesday to the 2013 Daktronics NCAA Division II Men's Soccer All-American team.  

Toure, who was selected to the All-Southeast Region squad last month, becomes Clayton State's seventh men's soccer player to receive All-American honors at the NCAA Division II level since 2000.

"His dedication and focus paid off, but in speaking with Al (Toure) this morning, he wished that he could trade that in to play in the NCAA Final Four today in Augusta," said head coach Pete Petersen. "He is honored and thankful, but so indicative of the guy…always thinking about others.  We are all proud for him and will miss him!" 

A senior from Decatur, GA, Toure led the Peach Belt in goals scored and in points during the 2013 regular season with 18 goals and 38 points. He also ranked in the top-5 in goals scored in the nation and led the Peach Belt in shots attempted during the regular season. 

He was named the Peach Belt Player of the Week on two different occasions in the 2012 season. He finished the season with four multi-goal games and five game-winning goals. His 18 goals on the season were two goals shy of matching Clayton State's single season record of 20 set by Jason Nidiffer in 1995. 

Along with being named first-team All-Conference team, Toure was named the Brine Golden Ball Winner for the most goals scored this year in the PBC. 

The Lakers finished the season with a 10-4-2 overall record and a 5-3-2 mark in Peach Belt play. The squad tied for fourth in the conference this season.