EASTON, Pa. — Senior Nadia Zaffanella has earned a spot on the Academic All-Patriot League Women's Soccer Team announced on Tuesday. 

Zaffanella made the 11-player Academic All-League Team in her senior season after excelling in the classroom and on the field. To be eligible, student-athletes must have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade-point average and be a starter or key player in their sport. Freshmen are not eligible. 

Academically, Zaffanella has amassed a 4.0 GPA, while majoring in Economics. The Ellington, Conn. native also has garnered three straight selections to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, in 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Athletically, Zaffanella played 1,438 minutes for the Leopards during her final season on College Hill. She started all 17 matches, scoring a team-high five goals, recording two assists and tallying a team-best 12 points. Zaffanella scored game-winning goals against Colgate and American. The midfielder also was chosen as an All-Patriot League First-Team selection in 2026 and 2025.

The program has earned 12 Academic All-Patriot League selections since the award was introduced in 2010.

The Maroon and White concluded their 2026 season with a 4-7-6 record and a 3-4-2 mark in the Patriot League.

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