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Six Pioneers Collect CSC 2023 Academic All-District Recognition
11/27/2023 11:30:00 AM | Men's Soccer, Student-Athlete Support Services
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team had an outstanding presence in the 2023 Academic All-District Men's Soccer Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Aidan Borra, David Garcia Gallego, Asa Moskowitz, Etienne Murugarren, Will Pearce and Olliver Persson represented the Pioneers.
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The CSC recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. To qualify for this honor, student-athletes had to meet certain academic and on-field competition minimums.Â
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Borra, a graduate midfielder, helped propel the Pioneers to their first NEC final game with a post-season goal against Merrimack and converted the final penalty kick against SFU in the semi-final. He started 16 of 18 games and tallied 1450 minutes while capturing two goals and one assist. In the classroom, Borra maintained a 3.72 GPA while obtaining his Master of Business Administration.
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Garcia Gallego, a sophomore forward, earned All-NEC Second Team recognition. He started all 19 games totaling 1691 minutes while tallying four goals and four assists. Gallego has a cumulative GPA of 3.84 and is majoring in Marketing.
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Moskowitz earned this honor after appearing in 18 games and starting seven of them as a sophomore midfielder. He was a key contributor off the bench for the Pioneers, tallying an assist and four shots. Moskowitz is pursuing a degree in Marketing with a cumulative GPA of 3.94.
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Murugarren, a graduate defender, earned All-NEC Second Team recognition after contributing to the team's 1.22 goals-against average and five shutouts. He started and played in all games tallying the most minutes on the team with 1733. Murugarren is on track to graduate with a master's in Finance and Investment Management and has a 3.93 cumulative GPA.
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Pearce, a senior defender, started in 11 games and appeared in 12 for the Pioneers. He helped contribute to the team's 1.22 goals-against average. Pearce has maintained a 3.92 GPA while studying Business Economics.
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SHU's final honoree was Persson, who concluded his final season in 2023. The Haugesund, Norway, native has been a key contributor for the Pioneers. He led the team with five goals appearing in 19 games and started 18 of them. He is a Management major with a 3.83 cumulative GPA.
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The CSC recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. To qualify for this honor, student-athletes had to meet certain academic and on-field competition minimums.Â
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Borra, a graduate midfielder, helped propel the Pioneers to their first NEC final game with a post-season goal against Merrimack and converted the final penalty kick against SFU in the semi-final. He started 16 of 18 games and tallied 1450 minutes while capturing two goals and one assist. In the classroom, Borra maintained a 3.72 GPA while obtaining his Master of Business Administration.
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Garcia Gallego, a sophomore forward, earned All-NEC Second Team recognition. He started all 19 games totaling 1691 minutes while tallying four goals and four assists. Gallego has a cumulative GPA of 3.84 and is majoring in Marketing.
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Moskowitz earned this honor after appearing in 18 games and starting seven of them as a sophomore midfielder. He was a key contributor off the bench for the Pioneers, tallying an assist and four shots. Moskowitz is pursuing a degree in Marketing with a cumulative GPA of 3.94.
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Murugarren, a graduate defender, earned All-NEC Second Team recognition after contributing to the team's 1.22 goals-against average and five shutouts. He started and played in all games tallying the most minutes on the team with 1733. Murugarren is on track to graduate with a master's in Finance and Investment Management and has a 3.93 cumulative GPA.
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Pearce, a senior defender, started in 11 games and appeared in 12 for the Pioneers. He helped contribute to the team's 1.22 goals-against average. Pearce has maintained a 3.92 GPA while studying Business Economics.
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SHU's final honoree was Persson, who concluded his final season in 2023. The Haugesund, Norway, native has been a key contributor for the Pioneers. He led the team with five goals appearing in 19 games and started 18 of them. He is a Management major with a 3.83 cumulative GPA.
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