The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes on Tuesday. Fourteen members of the UIS softball team were recognized with national academic honors.
2023-24 Easton NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
Ramsey Armstrong
Rosie Bartletti
Ella Brinkley
Olivia DeLuca
Avery Hamilton
Lilly Hurt
Koral Keehner
Sophie Margelot
Addyson McClure
Katie Pederson
Adi Rumler
Jaden Watts
Isabella Wilson
Taylor Zawacki
McClure, Wilson, Watts, Keehner, DeLuca, Margelot, and Zawacki have now earned NFCA academic honors in consecutive seasons.
Collegiate softball players were required to record a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the 2023-24 school year to be eligible for the award.
The NFCA also released a ranked list of softball teams based on their 2023-24 cumulative grade point average. UIS softball's 3.60 GPA tied for 37th place among NCAA DII softball teams.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. Over 8,000 individuals captured Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors, including 1,510 from NCAA Division II.