Greensboro College - Ben Norman Picked to CoSIDA National Team

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Ben Norman Picked to CoSIDA National Team

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11/20/2008 1:32:42 PM

Greensboro, N.C. -- Greensboro College senior Ben Norman (Blowing Rock, NC/Watauga) was named to the 2008-09 CoSIDA Men’s Soccer Academic National Third Team.

Norman, a senior midfielder from Blowing Rock, NC, has a 3.81 cumulative GPA and is majoring in business. He tallied 18 points (five goals, eight assists) for GC this season. The Pride finished 2008 with a 10-8-1 record.

Norman was picked to the USA South third team earlier this month. Last May, Norman was presented the Craven E. Williams scholar athlete award, the highest GC honor for academics and athletics.

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