TOWSON, Md. – The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced that Towson University has received the Team Academic Award for the 2010-11 season, demonstrating the team's commitment both on and off the field. 

"This is a fantastic accomplishment for the team and one that we have also received in the past,” Coach Frank Olszewski said. “We truly prioritize the term "student" in student-athlete both in our program and at Towson. It takes a great deal of effort and dedication from all involved to receive this national recognition and one that we take particular pride in."

The Tigers were one of 67 programs in NCAA Division I to receive the award which is given to the schools whose soccer program posts a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

The Tigers had 10 student-athletes post 3.0's or better during the fall while 14 members of the team earned at least a 3.0 during the spring term.