Yael Averbuch Tapped As NSCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Posted Dec 24, 2008
Yael Averbuch of the UNC women's soccer team and a native of Upper Montclair, N.J. has earned the distinction of being named the 2008 National Soccer Coaches Association of America/adidas Women’s Collegiate Scholar Athlete of the Year. Averbuch was joined on the 13-member first team by two Tar Heel teammates -- senior goalkeeper Anna Rodenbough and junior defender Whitney Engen. (Tar Heel Blue)

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