NSCAA Release

VESTAL, N.Y. – For the 11^th time in 13 seasons, the Binghamton men's soccer program has earned Team Academic honors from the National Soccer Coaches' Association of America (NSCAA). Its most recent award covers the 2014-15 academic year.

In order to earn Team Academic honors from the NSCAA, a program must have maintained an overall GPA of at least a 3.00 during an entire academic year. Binghamton had a 3.11 overall GPA.

This marks the fourth year in a row the Bearcats have been recognized by the NSCAA for their academic accomplishments.

"We are very delighted with the team's continued academic progress," head coach Paul Marco said. "The guys have put a tremendous amount of effort in the classroom and it's clear that academics is their top priority here at Binghamton. They put a lot energy into what they do both on and off the playing field."

Binghamton was one of four (out of eight) America East men's soccer programs to earn NSCAA Team Academic honors. Hartford maintained a 3.16, followed by the Bearcats, Stony Brook (3.10) and Albany (3.00)

Last year, 14 men's soccer student-athletes were named to the America East Fall Academic Honor Roll (minimum 3.00 GPA). In addition, four members of this year's team (Bret Celeste, Robert Moewes, Pascal Trappe and Alex Varkatzas) are in the National College Athlete Honor Society (minimum 3.40 cumulative GPA.