EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men's and women's soccer programs were honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) for their academic achievements.

NSCAA Official Release
 
Evansville was one of only 208 colleges and universities to have both the men's and women's soccer teams receive the NSCAA Academic Award for the 2013-14 academic year.
 
The UE men's soccer program earned a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.20 under then head coach Mike Jacobs. The Aces were one of 285 men's programs across all divisions of the NCAA to garner the award, which is presented to teams with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
 
"When we are recruiting student-athletes, we always tell them we are going to put them in an environment where they will have to compete academically as well as athletically," said new head coach Marshall Ray. "To consistently receive this award shows our players embrace that competition.  A special thanks goes to our academic support staff and Debbie Kassenbrock.  This is an honor for our players and the entire program.  It is what the University of Evansville is all about."
 
The men's soccer team has now received the Academic Award in six of the last eight years.
 
The UE women's soccer program earned a cumulative GPA of 3.52 under head coach Krista McKendree. The GPA was highest of any Missouri Valley Conference school in women's soccer this season. The Aces were one of 596 women's programs across all divisions to receive the award.
 
"Being able to continue to receive the NSCAA team academic award shows the emphasis our program puts on academics and the commitment our student athletes have to be successful in the classroom," said McKendree.
 
This is the 10^th time the women's soccer team has received the annual academic accolade.