HELENA, Mont. -- Carroll College women's soccer player Charly Clements was recognized by the United Soccer Coaches as an NAIA Women's Scholar All-West Region winner. 

Clements earned a second-team distinction. 

To be eligible for selection, the student athlete must be nominated by his or her Head Coach and meet the following criteria:

*Have at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) throughout his or her career
*Start more than 50 percent of all games and be an elite player as supported by playing honors (i.e., all-conference) or contributions to the success of his/her team.
*Plays for a current United Soccer Coaches College Services member institution

Senior College:
*Be a junior or above in athletic standing at the current institution
*Be in his or her second year at the current institution if a transfer student.

Clements, a senior from Nederland, Colorado, previously was named a CoSIDA Academic All-American as well as a second team all-conference performer this fall. 

With the award, Clements will be under consideration for the USC's Scholar All-American award.