RICHMOND, Va. – After leading a defensive unit that surrendered one goal or less in 12 matches, Monmouth University senior defender Gabe Dahlin was named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Defender of the Year in voting done by the league coaches.
 
In addition, Dahlin took home First Team All-CAA accolades. He was joined on the first team by senior defender Olle Brorsson and redshirt junior goalkeeper Eryk Dymora. Senior midfielder Erik Reis earned Second Team All-CAA honors while graduate defender Bastian Hatcher was selected Third Team All-CAA.
 
Freshman forward Victor Andersson and freshman defender Filip Ivarsson were named to the CAA All-Rookie Team. 
 
Dahlin gives Monmouth a Defensive Player of the Year for the ninth time in program history and for the first time since George Akampeke in 2020. He earned First Team honors for the second straight year. Dahlin keyed a backline that had eight shutouts and held 12 opponents to one goal or less. His ability to push up into the midfield led to him recording a goal and two assists this season. Dahlin scored the game-tying goal at Campbell and picked up an assist as the Hawks beat Penn to record their second win over a Top 12 team this season.
 
Brorsson earned First Team All-CAA recognition for the first time in his career after being a third team selection a year ago. He centers the Monmouth backline that has locked down numerous opponents, posted eight shutouts and picked up two wins over top 12 teams. Brorsson picked up an assist on the game-winning goal against Delaware. 
 
Dymora earned First Team All-CAA accolades for the second straight season. He finished the regular season with a 0.73 goals against average and an .836 save percentage. Dymora had four or more saves in a game nine times this season. He recorded a season-high seven saves against Iona and later matched that mark at William & Mary. Dymora leads the CAA in goals against average, save percentage and shutouts per game.
 
Reis earned all-conference accolades for the first time after a strong senior campaign. The senior leads the Hawks with 13 points on five goals and three assists. Reis scored both goals in a tie with Stony Brook. He scored a goal in three straight games earlier this season. Reis had an assist on the game-winning goals versus Hofstra and William & Mary. 
 
Hatcher was named to an all-conference team for the first time in his career. The graduate student was a key member of the Monmouth defensive line. Hatcher helped the Hawks record eight shutouts and lock down numerous opponents. He scored a goal in both of the Hawks' wins over top 12 opponents. Hatcher also picked up an assist in the win over La Salle. 
 
Ivarsson worked his way into the starting lineup on defense to start his freshman campaign and made an immediate impact. He has started 14 of 15 matches this season and helped the Hawks record eight shutouts. Ivarsson also recorded an assist in the tie at LIU.
 
Andersson has been a key contributor for the Hawks up front throughout his rookie season. He has started all 15 matches and scored three goals. All of Andersson's goals have come during CAA play and have been game-winners. 
 
Dahlin and the rest of the Hawks are back in action on Thursday, Nov. 7 when they face No. 6 UNCW in the first round of the CAA Tournament at Drexel.