UNC's Riley Thomas Earns Men's Soccer Scholar All-America Honors

Posted Dec 16, 2023
North Carolina men's soccer defender Riley Thomas was named to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America Team, the organization announced Friday. Thomas, an exercise and sport science major, collects academic honors for the third-straight season. In his UNC career, Thomas has also added two All-ACC Academic Team honors to his resume. (GoHeels.com)

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