Balcer named to 2011 NSCAA Scholar All-America Team
12/29/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Dec. 29, 2011
2011 NSCAA Women's College Scholar All-America Team
LONG BEACH - Junior defender Alex Balcer (Tucson, Ariz.) has been named to the 2011 NSCAA Women's College Scholar All-America Team the National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced. Balcer was selected to the University Division Third Team.
In 2011, Balcer anchored a Long Beach State defense that posted a conference-leading 12 shutouts and 0.79 goals against average. The 49ers did not allow a goal en route to their second consecutive Big West Tournament title. They also blanked their first three opponents in the NCAA Tournament as they made their first-ever appearance in the Elite Eight.
In addition to starring on the defensive end, Balcer made an impact up front with one goal and four assists. The starting center back was tabbed the 2011 Big West Tournament MVP and received first-team All-Big West honors. She also garnered second-team All-West Region recognition by the NSCAA.
Balcer, who is majoring in biology/physiology, is a two-time Big West All-Academic selection and was a 2010 CoSIDA/ESPN All-Academic District 8 Third Team pick.
