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Soccer Programs Receive Academic Award
10/4/2018 11:27:00 AM | Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer
Zag women and men recognized once again for work in classroom
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Gonzaga women's and men's soccer programs both received the 2017-18 United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award.
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The United Soccer Coaches annually recognize college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their work on the field. A total of 773 soccer teams (289 men, 484 women) posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2017-18 academic year.
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Of that total, 192 schools had both their men's and women's programs recognized. Five West Coast Conference institutions; Gonzaga, Pacific, Portland, Saint Mary's and Santa Clara -- placed both its men's and women's squads on the list.
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Gonzaga's women's soccer team earned the award for the 10th consecutive season, posting a 3.46 GPA over the 2017-18 school year.
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On the men's side, the Zags were recognized by the United Soccer Coaches for the 16th consecutive season. They posted a collective 3.38 GPA.
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The United Soccer Coaches annually recognize college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their work on the field. A total of 773 soccer teams (289 men, 484 women) posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2017-18 academic year.
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Of that total, 192 schools had both their men's and women's programs recognized. Five West Coast Conference institutions; Gonzaga, Pacific, Portland, Saint Mary's and Santa Clara -- placed both its men's and women's squads on the list.
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Gonzaga's women's soccer team earned the award for the 10th consecutive season, posting a 3.46 GPA over the 2017-18 school year.
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On the men's side, the Zags were recognized by the United Soccer Coaches for the 16th consecutive season. They posted a collective 3.38 GPA.
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