BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer graduate seniorÂ
Noah Kvifte has been named as a Second Team Academic All-American, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced on Tuesday. He becomes the third player in FAU men's soccer program history to earn the honor, joining Hagay Jalon in 2019 and
Victor Claudel in 2023. He is the sixth student-athlete in Florida Atlantic history among all sports to be named an Academic All-American.Â
Acknowledged as one of the most selective and prestigious awards in all college athletics, the CSC Academic All-America® program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performance on the field/court and in the classroom. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA, be an important starter/reserve, and have completed one full calendar year at his/her current institution.
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Kvifte capped a stellar two-year career at Florida Atlantic by scoring eight goals to tie for the team and conference lead this season. He played in all 16 games and led the Owls with 20 shots on target. The Norwegian was named to the AAC First Team All-Conference.
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In the classroom, Kvifte recently completed his master's in business analytics. He earned his undergraduate degree at St. Leo University, where he majored in Business Administration Management and graduated with a 3.94 GPA.
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Kvifte is one of 34 men's soccer players across all Division I men's soccer to earn Academic All-American recognition. To view the full release from CSC, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.
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"This is an incredible honor. Becoming an Academic All-American has been a goal of mine since I first entered college. And this is not just about me… it's a reflection of the strength of our program. I want to thank my coaches, teammates, and everyone who has supported me along the way."
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