Men's Soccer Southern Conference

Norbet Named Academic All-American

DAVIDSON, N.C. - Senior men's soccer player Chris Norbet (Belleville,
> Ill.) has been named to Verizon Academic All-America Men's Soccer
> First Team. The announcement was made Feb. 5 by Verizon and the College
> Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
>
> "Chris has achieved on and off the field, and is thus a prototype of
> what a student-athlete should strive to accomplish," said Davidson
> head coach Matt Spear. "A gifted mind, combined with supreme athletic
> talent is only a success when driven by dedication and a hunger for
> excellence. Chris is a refreshing example for what college sports
> should be all about. I am proud that he is recognized as such."
>
> A total of 34 players were named to three teams. Norbet was the lone
> Southern Conference player to be named first team. Furman's Scott
> Blount was named to the second team. The award is not the first
> academic award to be given to Norbet; earlier this year he was named
> to the 2001 NSCAA/adidas Men's Scholar All-America Team.
>
> Norbet led the Wildcats in both points and goals scored during the
> 2001 season. His 19 goals and 42 points were both the fourth highest
> totals in school history. He sits sixth among all NCAA Division I
> players in goals per game and seventh in points per game through
> December 9.
>
> Norbet's 99 career points are tied for second-most in school history
> with Robert Clarke (1993-96). His 41 goals are third best in the
> school annals while his 17 career assists are sixth best all-time.
>
> He served as one of the team captains and was also named team MVP.
> Norbet was named to the NSCAA All-South Region's second team for his
> play this season and was chosen honorable mention All-America by
> College Soccer News.
>
> This year marks the 50th year of the Academic All-America program, as
> the inaugural team was announced on December 6, 1952. Since that time,
> more than 12,000 athletes have been named Academic All-America team
> members at colleges and universities at all levels for every
> recognized NCAA sport.