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Seven years with nation's top GPA
For the seventh straight year, the CMU women's soccer program has claimed the nation's top grade-point average with a 3.7 cumulative mark during the 2010-11 season.
"Our players are committed to excellence in and out of the classroom and this honor proves that," says head coach Neil Stafford.
The Chippewas posted the highest GPA of the 571 women's soccer teams awarded the Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for posting a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
All 22 players on the 2010-11 team finished with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, led by Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-Americans Bethany Allport (3.97), Stefanie Turner (3.96) and Bailey Brandon (3.93).
"We know the hard work required to repeat as national champions in any category, and this team's sacrifice and commitment truly reflect the championship culture that defines CMU Athletics," says Director of Athletics Dave Heeke.
The Chippewas are coming off a season in which they posted the highest won-lost-tied percentage (.786) in program history after going 15-3-3. •
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