Nov. 2, 2010

Complete Listing of the Academic All-District Team

Bronx, N.Y. - Fordham University senior midfielder Katie McDermott (Tucson, Ariz./Catalina Foothills) was named Second Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District for women's soccer in a voting among the district's sports information directors it was announced today.

A psychology major and holding the team's highest GPA, McDermott just concluded her senior season on Sunday, appearing in her 78th career game, which tied the program's all-time mark set by Alexis Ribadeneyra (2004-07) and matched by McDermott's fellow classmate Michelle Ancelj (2007-10). On the season, McDermott finished third on the team in scoring with three goals and four assists for 10 points, and was a candidate for the LOWE's Senior Class Award.

McDermott is a three-time All-Atlantic 10 selection for the Rams, the first women's soccer player to ever accomplish the feat, as well as a former All-Rookie Team and All-Region selection. She finished her outstanding career with 13 goals and 12 assists for 38 points. She is tied for fifth in career assists at Fordham and 11th in points, while starting 72 contests, which is tied for third all-time with Beth Kitson (1999-2002).