Men’s Soccer Puts 10 on CACC’s 2025 All-Academic Team

Men’s Soccer Puts 10 on CACC’s 2025 All-Academic Team

January 28, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom Sports

Bridgeport, Conn. – The University of Bridgeport men’s soccer team is celebrating a remarkable academic achievement, with ten players named to the Conference of American Collegiate Hockey Association’s (CACC) 2025 All-Academic Team. This recognition comes on the heels of a championship season for the Purple Knights, marking a period of success both on and off the pitch.

Academic Excellence Recognized

The ten Bridgeport honorees represent the most of any school within the CACC. A total of 55 men’s soccer student-athletes from eleven CACC institutions were recognized for their academic performance. The selections highlight a commitment to scholastic achievement alongside athletic prowess.

Purple Knights’ Championship Season

This academic success builds upon a stellar 2025 season for the University of Bridgeport men’s soccer team. The team secured the CACC title and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament – their first appearance since 2007. The All-Academic Team selections serve as a fitting capstone to a season of significant accomplishments.

Did You Know? Bruno Cakurs, a senior on the University of Bridgeport men’s soccer team, achieved a perfect 4.00 GPA while studying Finance.

The student-athletes recognized include Enzo Beatrix (Graduate Student, MBA, 3.57 GPA), Bruno Cakurs (Senior, Finance, 4.00 GPA), Cem Celik (Sophomore, Data Analytics, 3.81 GPA), Ugo Drieu (Graduate Student, Finance, 3.74 GPA), Soren Larue (Graduate Student, MBA, 3.70 GPA), Ewen Le Cozic (Graduate Student, MBA, 3.79 GPA), Pierre Leo (Senior, Business Administration, 3.81 GPA), Lucas Mah (Senior, Business Administration, 3.98 GPA), Calvin Paulick (Junior, Business Administration, 3.92 GPA), and Jose Uresti (Graduate Student, MBA, 3.80 GPA).

Expert Insight: The University of Bridgeport’s strong showing on the CACC All-Academic Team demonstrates a successful integration of athletic and academic priorities. Maintaining a high level of performance in both areas requires discipline, time management, and a supportive institutional environment.

To qualify for the CACC All-Academic Team, student-athletes must meet several criteria. These include being at least a sophomore academically and athletically, completing at least two years at their current institution, maintaining a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.50, and participating in at least two-thirds of the team’s games or starting in at least half.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum GPA required for the CACC All-Academic Team?

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for consideration.

How many schools were represented on the 2025 CACC Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team?

A total of 11 different CACC schools had student-athletes recognized on the team.

What was a key accomplishment of the University of Bridgeport men’s soccer team in 2025?

The team won the CACC title and earned their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2007.

As the University of Bridgeport men’s soccer program continues to build on its recent successes, it will be interesting to see if this high level of academic and athletic achievement can be sustained in future seasons.