ST.PAUL, MN (04/23/2010)(readMedia)-- Reid Berens was recently named to the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All-American team, earning NCCAA Honorable Mention All-American accolades. Berens, a Northwestern College senior, led the Eagles to their first NCCAA Division I National Championship on March 20.

Berens averaged 14.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in 29 contests this season-both numbers led the Northwestern squad. He also grabbed 23 steals while dishing out 43 assists. Berens' 55.7 shooting percentage was tops amongst the Eagles' 16 players.

For more information about Beren's NCCAA honors or the Eagles basketball team, visit nwceagles.com.

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About Northwestern College

Founded in 1902, Northwestern College is a private Christian liberal arts college in St. Paul, Minn. offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, two master's degrees and several associate degree and certificate programs. More than 3,000 students representing 31 states and 28 countries are enrolled in Northwestern's traditional undergraduate and graduate and continuing education programs in North and South America. Northwestern College exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world. Visit www.nwc.edu.

Posted Friday April 23, 2010 at 11:45 am by University of Northwestern - St. Paul