Boston - UMBC men's soccer's junior goalkeeper Billy Heavner (Landisville, Pa./Hempfield) was named one of eight nominees for the annual America East Fans' Choice Player of the Year award.

Vote at www.aefanschoice.com – voting will conclude at 9 a.m. Friday.

On Saturday, Heavner picked up his sixth shutout of the season and the 14th of his career, moving into sole possession of fifth place on UMBC's all-time list. He leads America East with 5.5 saves per game in league play. Earlier last week, Heavner was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Men's Soccer Team.