SOMERSET, N.J. -- Filip Kisdobranski (Novi Sod, Serbia/Calvert Hall College) continues a recent trend for St. Francis College (N.Y.) as he received the 2010 Northeast Conference (NEC) Scholar-Athlete of the Year award for the remarkable academic achievement he displayed throughout his collegiate career in Brooklyn Heights.

 

He posted a perfect 4.00 grade-point average (GPA) in receiving the award, which is sponsored by the NEC's Faculty Athletic Representatives.  For each of the past four years, the NEC has bestowed the honor upon the male and female student-athletes who have exhausted their athletic eligibility, graduated and posted the highest GPA in the Conference at the conclusion of the academic calendar.

 

Kisdobranski’s selection marks the third time during the four-year history of the award that a St. Francis (NY) student-athlete has received the honor and the second occasion during which a Terrier water polo player/swimmer achieved the feat.  Former St. Francis (NY) basketball player Katja Bavendam claimed the 2007-08 women’s honor after water polo players/swimmers Moran Stern and Andrija Vrdoljak shared the inaugural men’s award in 2006-07.

 

After bursting onto the scene as the 2006 Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Rookie of the Year, Kisdobranski saw the accolades pile up during his four-year career in Brooklyn Heights.  He twice earned All-CWPA Northern Division honors, claiming second team accolades in 2006 before moving up to the first team in 2007.  Kisdobranski also made his way onto the All-Tournament Team at the 2007 Eastern Championship.  He tallied three goals in his final collegiate appearance, a 14-9 win over Bucknell University during the fall, and finished his career with 67 goals, 23 assists, and 90 points. St. Francis (NY) tabbed Kisdobranski, a Management major, its 2010 Scholar-Athlete of the Year before the NEC followed suit. 

Release courtesy St. Francis College (N.Y.) Athletic Communications