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Nick Turchiano, Kole Murlin, and Andrew Loria Named CoSIDA Academic All-District

Nick Turchiano, Kole Murlin, and Andrew Loria Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
Posted: Jun 10, 2021

GREENWOOD, Ind. -- Siena Heights football players Nick Turchiano, Kole Murlin, and Andrew Loria, were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District NAIA - District 1 team on Thursday afternoon.

Turchiano helped anchor the Siena Heights offensive line during the four-game 2020-21 season and was a key component to the Saints' offensive success. He adds this award to his 2nd-Team All-MSFA Mideast award he accumulated earlier this year.

Murlin adds this award to a fantastic year. He led the Saint defense with 56 total tackles, 12 solo, four tackles for loss, and a sack. He tied a school record for tackles in a game with 19 against Lawrence Tech Despite only playing four games this season, Murlin led the NAIA with 14.0 tackles per game. He was named NAIA All-America Honorable Mention and Co-MSFA Mideast League Defensive Player of the Year this season. Earlier in May, the Celina, Ohio native, was given the Thomas Emmet Sr. Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award that is given annually to a junior student-athlete at Siena Heights University. He is also a two-time MSFA Mideast First-Team Defense selection.

Loria was also a member of the 2nd-Team All-MSFA Mideast squad after he finished the year with 18 tackles, a team-high five tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.

The 2020-21 Academic All-District® Football Team, selected by CoSIDA, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CoSIDA Academic All-America® program separately recognizes football honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.

First-team Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® ballot. First, second, and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

The CoSIDA Academic All-District NAIA District 1 team consists of the 21 best football players in the NAIA from 22 states in the Eastern side of the United States.

Turchiano, Loria, and Murlin were three of the six student-athletes from Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) teams. Mideast rival Concordia (Mich.) also had three selections to the CoSIDA All-District squad.

For the complete list of CoSIDA Academic All-District Football Teams click here.