MANKATO, Minn. — Bemidji State University has been named the recipient of the NSIC Elite Team Award, presented by North Star Mutual Insurance, for women's soccer after recording a team cumulative grade-point average of 3.683. The Beavers were presented the award during the pregame of their NSIC Soccer Tournament Semifinal match, being played at The Pitch in Mankato, Minnesota. 

The NSIC Elite Team Award recognizes outstanding team academic achievement within the conference, honoring teams that have achieved success in the classroom and in competition. The award is presented to the team with the highest cumulative team GPA participating at the NSIC Soccer Tournament final site.

The NSIC Elite Team Award builds on the conference's commitment to celebrating academic achievement alongside competitive success. Established during the NSIC's 25th Anniversary celebration in the 2016-17 academic year, the NSIC Elite 18 Award recognizes the individual student-athlete competing at the championship level in each sport who holds the highest cumulative grade-point average among their peers.

The addition of the Elite Team Award expands that recognition to the collective academic accomplishments of NSIC teams, highlighting the dedication student-athletes demonstrate in pursuing excellence in both academics and athletics.

Northstar Mutual Insurance serves as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural NSIC Elite Team Award.

About North Star Mutual Insurance Company
North Star Mutual Insurance Company is a Midwest property-casualty insurance company serving the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Formed in 1920, the company offers farm, home, auto and commercial insurance exclusively through a network of over 2,000 independent agencies. North Star Mutual has grown substantially over the last century by providing outstanding insurance protection and service to their 400,000+ policyholders. With a dedicated and experienced staff, North Star Mutual emphasizes superior protection with fast, fair, and friendly service. North Star Mutual writes approximately $900 million in premium annually and is rated "A+" Superior for financial stability by A.M. Best. For additional information, visit NorthStarMutual.com.
 
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Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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