BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- LIU women's soccer's Sophia Paffrath has named an NEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year award winner, the conference announced Wednesday.
 
A Psychology major, Paffrath completed the year with a 4.0 GPA.

On the field, she helped the Sharks to a 7-5-5 record (including 5-1-3 at home), highlighted by four shutouts with the senior playing a key role on defense.