ALBANY, N.Y. – University at Albany field hockey was recognized in the classroom this week, after The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced three rounds of academic awards. Phil Sykes landed 12 student-athletes on the National Academic Squad and two to the list of Scholars of Distinction.
The Great Danes were tabbed for the NFHCA Division I National Academic Team after posting a GPA of 3.43 through the fall semester. To qualify, teams must have at least a 3.0. This is the third consecutive year Phil Sykes’s team has taken national academic honors, and the highest team GPA in those three seasons.
Division I field hockey players must accumulate a GPA of 3.30 to be selected as a National Academic Squad member. To be named a Scholar of Distinction, a student-athlete must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or higher through the first semester of the academic year.
The Purple & Gold recorded its highest number of National Academic Squad members since 2012.
Of the UAlbany field, eight are repeat selections, including four-year academic standout Fiori Van Rijswijk. Juniors Paula Heuser, Molly Mariano, Maxi Primus and Taylor Schwoyer sealed the academic trifecta, while Anna Bottino, Kelsey Briddell and Emily White doubled up on NFHCA Academic Squad appearances.
2015 NFHCA NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD – UALBANY
Rachel Billig
Anna Bottino ^
Kelsey Briddell ^
Frederike Helmke
Paula Heuser %
Annie Klinger
Molly Mariano %
Melissa Nealon
Maxi Primus %
Taylor Schwoyer %
Fiori Van Rijswijk *
Emily White ^
2015 NFHCA SCHOLARS OF DISTINCTION – UALBANY
Melissa Nealon
Taylor Schwoyer ^
^ two-year honoree
% three-year honoree
* four-year honoree
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