BOSTON – A pair of student-athletes who graduated in December have been named America East Presidential Scholar-Athletes for their outstanding academic achievements throughout their collegiate careers. University at Albany's Martin Gorrie and Stony Brook's Alejandro Fritz, both men's soccer standouts, were recognized with the award.
First bestowed to 2014 graduates in June, the Presidential Scholar-Athlete award recognizes graduating student-athletes who compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher as an undergraduate student.
In addition to registering a 3.75 GPA for their college career, honored student-athletes must have received their undergraduate degree in the academic year they are honored and have attended their institution for a minimum of two years.
In total, 96 elite student-athletes have been honored as part of the program.
2015 Winter America East Presidential Scholar-Athletes
School Name Major GPA Sport
Albany Martin Gorrie Business Administration 3.78 Men's Soccer
Stony Brook Alejandro Fritz Applied Math & Stats/Ecomica 3.75 Men's Soccer