Anaba Scores Twice as Invaders top Fever

June 26, 2006

, - of men's soccer standout Kenny Anaba (/Worthington Christian) scored a pair of goals, leading the Indiana Invaders of the Premier Development League (PDL) to a 2-1 victory against the Fort Wayne Fever on June 24.

The Indiana Invaders are in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference in the 59-team league. The PDL, sponsored by United Soccer Leagues, is the top U-23 men's amateur league in the country. Players have the ability to compete in a 16-match regular season schedule and the U.S. Open Cup, as well as various exhibitions, while maintaining thier collegiate eligibility.

Anaba, a third-team All-BIG EAST forward in 2005, led UC with nine goals and 21 points, ranking fifth in the conference in both categories. He has played in two contests for the Invaders this summer. Fellow Bearcat Amir Ikner (/Blue Valley West) has maed a pair of starts and Kwame Sarkodie (, /Carroll) has made one.

The Invaders are currently 6-3-1, two points behind the Chicago Fire Premier for the PDL Great Lakes Division lead. is next in action on Friday, June 30, playing at the West Michigan Edge.