Nine Women's Soccer Programs Recognized By NSCAA
NSCAA Release
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Mid-American Conference had nine of the 542 schools nationwide to have its women's soccer teams recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) as 2016-17 Collegiate Team Academic Award winners.
Recognized for the seventh year in a row, the Zips' women's squad led by third-year head coach Noreen Herlihy posted a 3.52 GPA this past academic year.
Ball State was recognized for a team grade point average of 3.57 and Bowling Green with a 3.55. Miami's team grade point average last season was 3.49 and Buffalo with a 3.29.
The Bobcats earned a 3.43 team grade point average. This is the seventh-straight year that the Bobcats have earned the honor, and the fifth time under current head coach, Aaron Rodgers.
Kent State (3.63), Toledo(3.65), and Western Michigan (3.64) were in the top 25 of team grade point averages in the 16-17 season.
To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the entire academic year. The team GPA is determined by adding every player's GPA, then dividing by the number of players.
University of Akron, Noreen Herilhy, 3.52
Ball State University, Craig Roberts, 3.57
Bowling Green State University, Matt Fannon, 3.55
University at Buffalo, Shawn Burke, 3.29
Kent State University, Rob Marinaro, 3.63
Miami University, Hugh Seyfarth, 3.49
Ohio University, Aaron Rodgers, 3.43
University of Toledo, Thomas Buchholz, 3.65
Western Michigan University, Lauren Sinacola, 3.64
