Pelà, Gashi Named to CSC Academic All-District Teams

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia senior midfielders Umberto Pelà and Albin Gashi have each been named Academic All-District selections, by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced Tuesday (Nov. 25).

A second team All-ACC selection, Pelà made 17 starts in as many appearances while recording single-season career high totals with four goals and five assists for a total of 18 points. A two-year captain at central midfield, Pelà helped lead the Cavaliers to an ACC championship game and the second top-four NCAA seed in the last four seasons.

Gashi started all 19 games for Virginia in center midfield. Another two-year captain, he provided a game winning goal in Virginia’s season opener while adding three assists to total five points on the season.

To be eligible for CSC Academic All-District, student athletes must be at least a sophomore, have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and compete in 90 percent of the institution’s matches.