LOUISVILLE, KY– The University Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms softball program finished the academic year among the top-10 highest team GPAs in Division II. The Blossoms saw 19 student-athletes earn All-America Scholar-Athlete honors as recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association (NFCA) announced Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Bailey Camp, Emily Cecil, Kennedy Cox, Adrianna Erichsen, Maguire Estill, Jadyn Ferguson, Madison Gardiner, Bailey Groom, Hannah Holdbrook, Maggie Miller, Madison Morrissey, Grace Neal, Alexis Pevehouse, Madeline Pfleging, Courtnee Sensibaugh, Greenlee Smith, Alissa Suarez, Chandler Weast, and Kyann Woods all earned Easton / NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete accolades for receiving a 3.5 or higher GPA during the academic year.
The UAM Softball team held a 3.72 team GPA, finishing just behind Auburn University at Montgomery in the eighth spot at 3.723. The Blossoms were only team on the list representing the Great American Conference.
The team rankings are submitted by member head coaches and recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association’s membership categories.
2022-23 Easton / NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete Honors
NFCA Team GPA Top 10
- Post University (3.82)
- University of Central Missouri (3.81)
- Regis University (3.778)
- Tiffin University & University of Indianapolis (3.77)
- Shorter University (3.74)
- Washburn University (3.73)
- Auburn University at Montgomery (3.723)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello (3.72)
- Mercyhurst University (3.713)
The Blossoms return to the field in the spring semester to open up the 2024 season. Be sure to follow along at uamsports.com for updates to the 2024 roster and schedule. Record books have been updated prior to the beginning of the new season and can be found here.
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Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from the University of Arkansas at Monticello Sports Information Office, Ryan Tow.
