Rutgers roundup The National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) has recognized the RutgersAthletics programas amember of its OutreachHonorRoll andDegreeCompletion HonorRoll for its outstanding programs and dedication to its student-athletes and surrounding communities in the 2006-07 academic year. Each summer, NCAS member institutions provide statistics outlining their athletic department's time and impact in the community, as well as the number of student athletes they provide tuition assistance to after athletic eligibility has expired in order to assist their degree completion and graduation. Based on the data collected, honor rolls are compiled recognizing the top 15-20 percent of the NCAS membership. Rutgers was rated No. 11 nationally for its Outreach Program, having worked with and donated game tickets to 20,000 youths in the New Brunswick/Piscataway area in 2006-07.Additionally, Rutgers was cited with 16 student-athletes kept on scholarship after their athletic eligibility expired or who were allowed to return to school after previously leaving. The NCAS was established in 1985 by Dr. Richard E. Lapchick in response to the need to "keep the student in student-athlete." NCAS member institutions have proven to be effective advocates for balancing academics and athletics. By joining the NCAS, a college or university agrees to bring back, tuition-free, their former student-athletes who competed in revenue- and nonrevenue-producing sports and were unable to complete their degree requirements. In exchange, these former student-athletes agree to participate in school outreach and community service programs addressing social issues of America's youth. The Rutgers University women's tennis teamcompleted a weekend sweep of SUNY Binghamton and Army by downing the Midshipman, 4-3, Sunday afternoon at the Lichtenberg Tennis Center. Rutgers (3-0) topped SUNY Binghamton, 7-0, on Saturday. After winning their first two matches of the season, 7-0, the Scarlet Knights received a very tough test againstArmy. The two teams split the six singles matches, with RU capturing the doubles point and the victory. Rutgers picked up singles victories from freshman Amy Zhang, junior Polina Zaretser, and sophomore KatherineArlak. Zhang improved to 3-0 on the year in singles play with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Sarah Giles-Madden at No. 2. Meanwhile, Zaretser won easily at No. 3 singles 6-0, 6- 0 over Kristin Beehler and Arlak topped Diana Alquero 6-4, 6-4 at No. 4. In doubles, Zaretser and Zhang teamed up to complete a perfect day with an 8-1 victory over Giles-Madden and Verano at No. 1. At No. 2 doubles, senior Katrina Elder-Bush and Christine Tran clinched the doubles point with an 8-5 win over Ford and Beehler. The Scarlet Knights will be back in action today when they travel to Lehigh for a match starting at 3 p.m.