Dec. 5, 2007

The University of Saint Francis Women’s Soccer Team’s 2006-07 Grade Point Average ranked third of 1,437 collegiate women’s soccer teams – including all NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA teams. 

The USF team posted a remarkable 3.62 GPA last year, earning the lofty ranking.  Only Rockhurst University (3.68) and Goshen College (3.63) had a higher GPA.

“This is a remarkable achievement for Coach Ken Nuber and his team,” said Mark A. Pope, USF Director of Athletics.  “Coach Nuber has truly stressed the “Student” component of “Student-Athlete.”  I commend him, his staff and our Soccer Team on this phenomenal effort.”

“I am extraordinarily proud of these remarkable young ladies,” said Coach Ken Nuber.  “This team achieved great things this year, both on the playing field and in the classroom.  They were NAIA Region VIII Finalists this year, losing the Championship in the 107^th minute.  And they still found time to give back to the community, raising nearly $6,000 for the V Foundation for Cancer Research last spring and volunteering their time to provide a free 8-week clinic for young children.”

This is not the first time that the USF Women’s Soccer Team has achieved such lofty academic success: for the past three years, their GPA has been in excess of 3.6.  Their overall GPA has been 3.33 for the past ten years.

For more information on the GPA rankings of all collegiate Soccer Teams above a 3.0, see http://www.nscaa.com/articles/20071128163204248.php .

-- GO USF --