Multiple SAC Programs Honored By NFHCA for Academic Excellence

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Multiple SAC programs have been honored by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association for their scholastic excellence this past week.

106 total SAC student-athletes were named NFHCA National Academic Squad members. This esteemed recognition is granted to individuals who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher through the fall semester of the current academic year, as nominated by their dedicated NFHCA member coaches. University of Mount Olive had the second-highest number of student-athletes honored in Division II with 20, while Belmont Abbey followed in third in DII with 18. Within the SAC, Newberry had 15, Limestone had 13, Converse had 11, Lander had 10, Wingate had seven, and Lincoln Memorial and Coker both had six.

37 SAC student-athletes were named NFHCA Scholars of Distinction. This esteemed program recognizes the academic excellence of student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional prowess, maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher throughout the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. University of Mount Olive tied with Slippery Rock University for the highest number of honorees on the list in DII with 10 each. In the SAC, Newberry and Limestone had five, Lander had four, Belmont Abbey, Lincoln Memorial, and Wingate had three, and Coker and Converse had two.

Four SAC programs earned National Team Academic Awards. This prestigious honor is conferred to teams earning a noteworthy grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during the fall semester of the current academic year. University of Mount Olive was recognized as a top three performer in Division II, securing the third position with a noteworthy team GPA of 3.67. Coker, Lincoln Memorial, and Newberry were among the 12 DII schools honored.

Full list of National Academic Squad Honorees: https://nfhca.org/2023-nfhca-division-ii-national-academic-squad-unveiled/

Full list of Scholars of Distinction Honorees: https://nfhca.org/nfhca-celebrates-academic-excellence-2023-division-ii-scholars-of-distinction-honored/

Full list of National Team Academic Award Honorees: https://nfhca.org/nfhca-honors-academic-excellence-2023-division-ii-national-team-academic-awards-announced/