Dec. 13, 2002
Duquesne University senior goalkeeper Terry McNelis (Reading, PA/Exeter Twp.) has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's 2002 NSCAA/adidas Men's Collegiate Scholar All-America Second Team.
McNelis, who was named a Verizon Third Team Academic All-American, is also a three-time recipient of the Verizon district award. The 2001 and 2002 Atlantic-10 Soccer Student-Athlete of the Year boasts a 3.60 cumulative grade point average in physical therapy. On the field, he is the Duquesne record-holder in three of the five single-season records as well as all five career standards. This year he finished second in the conference in shutouts with five and second in goals against average at 1.19.
The Dukes finished second in the Atlantic 10 regular season standings and were runners-up in the Atlantic 10 Championship game.
