Mission, Kan.--The Youngstown State Soccer team and six other Horizon League teams were honored by the NSCAA for their academic achievements during the season.

    All teams receiving the award maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the academic year with all players on the roster added into the final calculation. Under the guidance of Head Coach Anthony James and academic advisor Susan Carfolo the team posted an overall 3.09 GPA.

    Forward Jodi Bowlen had the highest overall GPA maintaining a perfect 4.0. Defender Keeley Rice contributed to the award with her 3.90 while Britta Snowberger posted a 3.86. Carrie Wack achieved the fourth highest GPA of the team with a  cumulative 3,80.