Lincoln - University of Nebraska outfielder Daniel Bruce was honored Thursday, as he was a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-District VII selection. The Omaha, Neb., native is hitting .253 in 47 games with seven homers and 30 RBIs. A two-time All-Big 12 honoree, Bruce carries a 3.872 GPA in English and is a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection.
Bruce is now eligible for CoSIDA Academic All-America honors and looks to become NU’s ninth baseball Academic All-America since the 1998 season. He was one of three Huskers nominated, joining pitchers Jeremy Becker and Mike Sillman.
CoSIDA Academic All-District VII Baseball Team
Pos.
Name
School
Yr.
Hometown
GPA
Major(s)
P
Garrett Broshuis
Missouri
Jr.
Advance, Mo.
3.92
Psychology
P
Tommy Hottovy
Wichita State
Sr.
Parkville, Mo.
3.762
Finance
C
Joe Muich
Wichita State
Jr.
Fenton, Mo.
3.602
Sport Administration
INF
Brad Baker
Northern Colorado
Jr.
Pueblo, Colo.
3.28
Accounting
INF
Brooks Colvin
Southwest Missouri State
Sr.
O’Fallon, Ill.
3.72
Finance
INF
Brandon Green
Wichita State
Sr.
Adair, Okla.
3.325
Sport Administration
INF
Tony Roth
Creighton
Jr.
Omaha, Neb.
3.376
Exercise Science
OF
Nick Blasi
Wichita State
Sr.
Wichita, Kan.
3.628
Business Administration
OF
Nebraska
Jr.
Omaha, Neb.
3.872
English
OF
Wichita State
Sr.
Andover, Kan.
4.00
Mechanical Engineering