KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Mid-American Conference had nine of the 542 schools nationwide to have its women's soccer teams recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) as 2016-17 Collegiate Team Academic Award winners.
Recognized for the seventh year in a row, the Zips' women's squad led by third-year head coach Noreen Herlihy posted a 3.52 GPA this past academic year.
Ball State was recognized for a team grade point average of 3.57 and Bowling Green with 3.55. Miami has a team grade point average of 3.49 and Buffalo with 3.29.
The Bobcats earned a 3.