Fairfax, Va. - The Mid-American Conference announced Monday the 2020-21 Wrestling Academic All-MAC Team. A total of 84 student-athletes were named to this year's squad.

The Patriots have five wrestlers honored, including three repeat honorees.
 
Juniors Paul Pierce, Ali Salem and Cornelius Schuster earned the award for the second consecutive year. Sophomore Josh Jones and redshirt freshman Shawn Nonaka were eligible for the first time.

The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics.  To qualify, a student must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the regular season meets. Outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments for the current season are only considered.
 
2021 Academic All-MAC Wrestling Team (Mason):
Joshua Jones, George Mason, Management, Cumulative GPA: 3.44
Shawn Nonaka, George Mason, Information Technology, Cumulative GPA: 3.48
*Paul Pierce, George Mason, Integrative Studies, Cumulative GPA: 3.32 (Stafford, Va.)
*Ali Salem, George Mason, Bioengineering, Cumulative GPA: 3.41 (Manlius, N.Y.)
*Cornelius Schuster, George Mason, Management, Cumulative GPA: 3.55 (Westminster, Md.)