Lawrence soccer teams again honored for academic achievement

APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University soccer teams have again been honored for academic excellence by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Both Lawrence teams have received the Team Academic Award for having a cumulative grade point average higher than 3.0 during the 2013-14 academic year.

The Lawrence women, coached by Lisa Sammons, posted a 3.33 grade point average during the year. The Lawrence men, led by long-time coach Blake Johnson, had a 3.17 grade point average. Lawrence was among 195 schools, from NCAA Division I to Division III and beyond, to have both of its teams honored.

This marks the 10th consecutive year that both Lawrence teams have earned the award. This is the 13th time since 2000 that the Lawrence women captured the award and it is the 12th time for the Lawrence men during the same period.

The Lawrence men finished eighth in the Midwest Conference this fall and had a 4-11-3 overall record. The Lawrence women had a 5-11-2 mark and took eighth place in the league.