Xavier University Athletics
Men's Soccer Earns NSCAA Team Academic Award for Sixth Straight Year
09.23.15 | Men's Soccer
KANSAS CITY – Xavier men's soccer was awarded the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the sixth consecutive year on Wednesday. The Musketeers combined for an impressive team GPA of 3.25 for the 2014-15 academic year.
"I think this is a feather in the cap of our players, their parents and our campus again," said head coach Andy Fleming. "I believe a good men's soccer program should reflect its university and our academic success over the past six years does just that."
XU had the 11th best GPA of teams that made the 2014 NCAA Tournament field. Amongst Division I private institutions, the Musketeers ranked 34th in team GPA and were one of just seven schools to make the NCAA field with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Last season, 17 Musketeers were also honored with a spot on the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
The academic excellence was matched on the pitch, where the Musketeers set a program record for wins (15) and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.
"Since 2012, we've had multiple top-10 national rankings, a top-10 MLS draft pick, led the nation in fewest yellow cards and have had a top-10 GPA," said Fleming. "We are a well-rounded program, and I truly believe the people we have and how we study, act and prepare is what allows the soccer to be what it is."
A total of 305 men's teams were recognized across all divisions, and Xavier was one of just 211 schools to have both its women's and men's squads honored.
Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Mo., the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate coaches, encourage excellence and serve the soccer community.
The NSCAA is the world's largest soccer coaches' organization with members at every level of the game, from professional to grassroots. The membership also includes administrators, referees and others in the soccer industry. The NSCAA provides its members opportunities to enhance the game of soccer by providing a national education program, interaction and networking opportunities, and membership benefits.
For more information about the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, visit NSCAA.com.
• XU is one of just 15 teams nationally with five straight 10-plus win seasons.
• XU is one of just 19 teams nationally to appear in four of last five NCAA Tournaments.
• XU is one of just four BIG EAST teams to make four of the past five NCAA Tournaments.
• XU is one of just 26 programs with multiple NCAA wins in the last three years.
• XU has collected six straight NSCAA Team Academic Awards, while the 2012 team boasted the nation's top GPA among Division I private institutions.
• Since 2012, XU has posted two top-10 national rankings, a top-10 MLS pick, led the nation in fewest yellow cards and carried a top-10 GPA.
"I think this is a feather in the cap of our players, their parents and our campus again," said head coach Andy Fleming. "I believe a good men's soccer program should reflect its university and our academic success over the past six years does just that."
XU had the 11th best GPA of teams that made the 2014 NCAA Tournament field. Amongst Division I private institutions, the Musketeers ranked 34th in team GPA and were one of just seven schools to make the NCAA field with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Last season, 17 Musketeers were also honored with a spot on the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
The academic excellence was matched on the pitch, where the Musketeers set a program record for wins (15) and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.
"Since 2012, we've had multiple top-10 national rankings, a top-10 MLS draft pick, led the nation in fewest yellow cards and have had a top-10 GPA," said Fleming. "We are a well-rounded program, and I truly believe the people we have and how we study, act and prepare is what allows the soccer to be what it is."
A total of 305 men's teams were recognized across all divisions, and Xavier was one of just 211 schools to have both its women's and men's squads honored.
 | ABOUT THE NSCAA |
The NSCAA is the world's largest soccer coaches' organization with members at every level of the game, from professional to grassroots. The membership also includes administrators, referees and others in the soccer industry. The NSCAA provides its members opportunities to enhance the game of soccer by providing a national education program, interaction and networking opportunities, and membership benefits.
For more information about the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, visit NSCAA.com.
| AMONG THE NATION'S ELITE |
• XU is one of just 19 teams nationally to appear in four of last five NCAA Tournaments.
• XU is one of just four BIG EAST teams to make four of the past five NCAA Tournaments.
• XU is one of just 26 programs with multiple NCAA wins in the last three years.
• XU has collected six straight NSCAA Team Academic Awards, while the 2012 team boasted the nation's top GPA among Division I private institutions.
• Since 2012, XU has posted two top-10 national rankings, a top-10 MLS pick, led the nation in fewest yellow cards and carried a top-10 GPA.
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