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Joey Akpunonu Named an Academic All-American!

AUSTIN, Texas (BGSU Strategic Communications) – Bowling Green State University men's soccer standout Joey Akpunonu has earned a prestigious national honor. Akpunonu has been named to the 2022 Academic All-America® Team, selected by the College Sports Communicators.

Akpunonu, a junior, was named to the Academic All-America® First Team. He is the second Falcon to earn Academic All-America® accolades in as many years, as Michael Montemurri was named to the third team last season.

Akpunonu is one of just two Mid-American Conference players to be named to the Academic All-America® First Team in 2022.