FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Previously selected as First Team All-Sunshine State Conference performers a week ago, Nova Southeastern men's soccer players Curtis Thorn, Jan Luca Ahillen and Sebastian Loibl were further recognized on Wednesday, as the trio landed Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-South Region honors. Thorn was named a first-team member, while both Ahillen and Loibl were placed on the second team.

"These three guys deserve these awards, they're a credit to the program,' said head coach Matt Watts. "All three of them put in work outside of the regular training times, and this is now showing in postseason awards. These are three players that are paving the way for the future of the program."

A second-team honoree a year ago, Thorn cracks the first team on Wednesday following an impressive season in which his defensive efforts carried the Sharks to a combined five shutouts - one of those coming at then-No. 5 Lynn. One of two captains on the roster in 2019, the Englishman finished second on the team in minutes (1,547), earning starts in 17 of NSU's 18 matches. Along the way, Thorn recorded a career-high three points in a 2-1 win over Eckerd on Oct. 19 before closing the year with a total of six overall.

Ahillen proved to be a key cog for the Sharks once again in 2019, logging 90-plus minutes in 14 of his 17 starts at his midfield position. The German registered eight points on two goals and four assists, although his impact on the team extended well beyond the numbers, serving as another one of the club's captains this fall. The D2CCA All-South Region honor marks the first of Ahillen's NSU career.

Loibl lands his third consecutive all-region recognition, and second with NSU, after following up 2018's 10-goal and five-assist campaign with nine goals and seven more assists – both team highs – in 2019. His numbers each ranked among the Top-3 in the SSC's major offensive categories. Loibl became just the second player since the program joined the NCAA to notch multiple career hat tricks after accomplishing the feat earlier this month. The hat trick was part of the junior's second seven-point output this season, as he played his best soccer of the year down the stretch.

Already tabbed the SSC's Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year, Palm Beach Atlantic's Cadu Cusatis was selected as the South Region Player of the Year on Wednesday.

NSU wrapped up its 2019 campaign with a final record of 9-6-3 after advancing to the SSC Tournament semifinal round. To stay up-to-date with the Sharks throughout the offseason, follow them on Twitter @NSU_MSoccer.

For a complete list of the 2019 D2CCA Men's Soccer All-South Region Teams, click here.