3 Bears on preseason All-ASUN team

University of Central Arkansas players Sebastian Andreassen, Karim Diao and Bradyn Knutson were named to the ASUN’s preseason all-conference team selected by the conference’s coaches and announced Wednesday.

Andreassen, a forward, suffered an injury prior to last season following his transfer from Young Harris (Ga.) College. The Norway native is healthy and preparing to make his debut for the Bears in their first match on Aug. 26 at the University of Portland (Ore.).

Diao, a midfielder, was one of two unanimous selections to the team. He scored six goals and assisted one for the Bears last season. Knutsen is also returning from injury, one that ended his season prematurely. He anchored the Bears’ defense as they went 8-1 prior to his injury.

The Bears were voted second in the coaches poll behind reigning ASUN champion Lipscomb.