Nebraska Wesleyan senior goalkeeper Zachary Weis has been named a First Team Academic All-American, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced Tuesday.
Weis becomes the 192nd Academic All-American in NWU Athletics history. The selection extends the school's All-American streak to 41 consecutive years with an honoree. NWU is ranked 13th among all schools in the country regardless of division for Academic All-Americans and sixth among all NCAA Division III schools. Weis is the first men’s soccer player at NWU to win the award since 2015.
One of the most prestigious awards in collegiate athletics, the CSC Academic All-America® program recognizes student-athletes for their combined excellence on the field and in the classroom. Nominees must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50, demonstrate significant athletic contributions, and complete at least one year at their current institution.
Weis capped a stellar 2024 season as the cornerstone of the Prairie Wolves' defense. His 100 saves, seven clean sheets, and an 83.3% save percentage were all career highs in his senior season. Weis played a key role in leading NWU to its first-ever appearance in the American Rivers Conference Championship match, showcasing dominant performances in the tournament's early rounds by conceding only one goal. Weis earned All-Conference honors for the fourth straight season, cementing his legacy as one of NWU's most decorated goalkeepers.
Off the field, Weis has a perfect 4.00 GPA while pursuing a double major in political science and philosophy & religion. Weis is one of just 34 men's soccer players across all NCAA Division III programs to earn Academic All-America® recognition this year. For the full list of honorees and more details, visit academicallamerica.com.
Weis earns NWU’s 41st consecutive NCAA Academic All-American award
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