Greenville, S.C. – Furman sophomore forward Nieva Gaither was selected second team All-Southeast Region by the United Soccer Coaches, it was announced on Monday.

The 2021 Southern Conference Player of the Year, Gaither earns her second career recognition from the United Soccer Coaches after being named second team All-Southeast Region following the 2020-21 season.

Gaither, a first team All-SoCon selection this season, ranked in the top-10 for the conference in points, points per game, goals, goals per game, assists and assists per game. She finished the season with 24 points, tied for first on the team, on nine goals and six assists.

A native of Lilburn, Ga., Gaither set new career highs in 2021 for points and goals in a game, while tying her career best for assists in a game. She was twice named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week and was selected to Top Drawer Soccer's Team of the Week once. Gaither also received SoCon Player of the Month honors for the month of October.

The Paladins concluded the 2021 season with a 12-6-1 overall record while going 6-3 against SoCon opponents. Furman made its 17^th appearance in the Southern Conference Women's Soccer Championship game and fourth in a row dating back to 2018.

Gaither was one of five players to receive All-SoCon accolades along with Jasmine Greene, Isabella Gutierrez, Kyndal Anderson and Miya Poplin.