Xavier University Athletics
Samantha Erbach Named a CSC Academic All-American
12.17.25 | Women's Soccer
Sophomore is one of 34 DI players honored, earns spot on Third Team
AUSTIN, Texas – Xavier women's soccer's Samantha Erbach was named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic Academic All-America® Team, announced by the organization on Wednesday. The sophomore was one of 34 Division I players honored, earning a spot on the Third Team.
Erbach, a midfielder from Lebanon, Ohio, started in all 22 matches for the Musketeers this season, leading Xavier with 52 points on a team-high 18 goals and NCAA-leading 16 assists. Following the season, she earned Third Team All-America honors from United Socer Coaches. She was also named the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year and earned First Team All-BIG EAST honors.
In 2025, Erbach set a new single-season program for assists (16) while her 18 goals and 52 points rank second in program records, and are the most by a Musketeer since 1997. Through the second round of the NCAA Championship, Erbach's points and assist totals led NCAA DI.
Erbach is sophomore majoring in Sports Management who was named to CSC Academic All-District Team in November. This is her first Academic All-America honor of her collegiate career.
Erbach is the fifth Musketeer to earn the honor for women's soccer, joining Samantha Wiehe (2024 - Third Team), Tori Doss (2017 - First Team), Carly Alfano (2017 - Second Team) and Marla Schuerman (1992 - At-Large Third Team).
Erbach, a midfielder from Lebanon, Ohio, started in all 22 matches for the Musketeers this season, leading Xavier with 52 points on a team-high 18 goals and NCAA-leading 16 assists. Following the season, she earned Third Team All-America honors from United Socer Coaches. She was also named the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year and earned First Team All-BIG EAST honors.
In 2025, Erbach set a new single-season program for assists (16) while her 18 goals and 52 points rank second in program records, and are the most by a Musketeer since 1997. Through the second round of the NCAA Championship, Erbach's points and assist totals led NCAA DI.
Erbach is sophomore majoring in Sports Management who was named to CSC Academic All-District Team in November. This is her first Academic All-America honor of her collegiate career.
Erbach is the fifth Musketeer to earn the honor for women's soccer, joining Samantha Wiehe (2024 - Third Team), Tori Doss (2017 - First Team), Carly Alfano (2017 - Second Team) and Marla Schuerman (1992 - At-Large Third Team).
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