Albertus Magnus College Women's Soccer First Academic All-American
Keegan Riccio was tabbed the first Academic All-American in program history.
AUSTIN, Texas – In recognition of outstanding work on the field and the classroom, Albertus Magnus College women's soccer senior Keegan Riccio (West Haven, Conn.) was tabbed the first Academic All-American in program history and the third in AMC history, as she was named to the 2022 NCAA Division III Academic All-America Women's Soccer Third Team by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).
On the pitch, Riccio started all 19 games for the Falcons and finished tied for the team lead with five assists. She also ended the year third in the team with 11 points (3g, 5a), all while being a vital member of the team's backline. Riccio and the Falcons' defense ranked fifth in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) with a 1.21 goals-against average.
In the classroom, Riccio maintained an impressive 3.99 cumulative grade-point average as a Psychology major. She has earned GNAC All-Academic Team honors twice and Dean's List accolades in her academic career. Riccio is a member of Albertus' Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Government Association, and Student Alumni Association.
As a team, the Falcons posted a 9-6-4 overall record and a 6-4-3 mark in the GNAC. No. 6-seeded Albertus upset No. 3 Emmanuel (Mass.) College in the GNAC Quarterfinals before falling in the Semifinals at No. 2 Lasell University.
About Albertus Magnus College
About Albertus Magnus College: Albertus Magnus College, founded in 1925, is a Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. It is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report Best Colleges, Money Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education. The College has an enrollment of 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate program, accelerated adult degree programs, and 12 graduate programs, including a new Master of Public Administration and the only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program in Connecticut. In the last year, the College received two significant Federal grants in support of student success and well-being: a $300,000 grant from the Department of Justice and a $1.9 million Title III grant from the Department of Education.