Fairfield University senior women’s soccer player Alex Caram (Lexington, Mass.) was named Second Team All-Northeast Region by the NSCAA, announced this week.  Caram is just the second player in program history to earn Second Team accolades, joining Abby Allan (1997, ’98) with the honor.

“Alex’ selection is a testament to what she has meant to our program,” said third-year head coach Jim O’Brien.  “I am honored that my peers recognize how important she has been to our program this year and beyond.”

Caram, a graduate of Lexington High School, came to Fairfield for the 2005 season and made an immediate impact, earning MAAC Tournament MVP honors as the Stags captured the crown and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.  As a junior and senior she was named First Team All-MAAC.

She has left her name in the Fairfield record book as well.  She graduates among the programs all-time leaders in assists, with 15, as well as among the top-15 in points, 59, and goals, 17.  She started each of the Stags 61 games over the course of the three seasons, helping the program to a 30-21-10 record.

Caram’s impact on the Stags program was not limited to the playing field according to O’Brien.

“I personally appreciate her making the transition from NC State to Fairfield,” he said. “Alex believed early on that she could make a difference here at Fairfield.  The program would not be on the solid footing it is with out her.  Alex' influence on her teammates and her commitment to both academic and athletic excellence is what she is all about. The description of student athlete fits Alex perfectly.”
 
Fairfield posted an 11-7-3 overall record in 2007, finishing league play in second place with a 6-1-2 mark.  For the third straight year the Stags qualified for the MAAC Tournament, playing at least in the semifinal each time.