Utica’s Andrew Della Rovere has been named the recipient of the NCAA Elite 90 award for the 2025 NCAA Division III men’s hockey tournament.
Della Rovere, majoring in Business Management, was presented with the award during the event’s banquet in downtown Utica.
In addition to his excellence in the classroom, Della Rovere also had a stellar year on the ice, scoring seven goals and serving up eight assists to rack up 15 total points. The center netted the eventual shootout winner in the first game against Geneseo, getting the deciding goal in the seventh round. He also achieved some early-season hardware, being recognized as the Utica Thanksgiving Showcase MVP.
The Elite 90 award honors the exceptional achievements of student-athletes. This prestigious accolade is given to those who have not only excelled at a national championship level in their sport but have also achieved the highest academic standards among their peers. The Elite 90 is proudly awarded to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 90 championships.
Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above academically who have participated in a sport for at least two years with their school. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed.
