NFHCA Division II National Academic Squad | NFHCA Scholars of Distinction

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa.- The Slippery Rock University field hockey team placed 17 student-athletes on the 2016 Division II National Academic Squad, as announced by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association and Zag Sports.

In order to receive the honor, a student-athlete must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or above through the first semester of the 2016-17 academic year.

Highlighting the list of honorees are seniors Megan McKay and Kayla Klaus, who were named to the National Academic Squad for the fourth consecutive year.

Additionally, five Slippery Rock University field hockey student-athletes were recognized as Division II Scholars of Distinction.

In order to be named a Scholar of Distinction, a student-athlete must maintain above a 3.90 cumulative grade point average following the fall semester. 

Spotlighting the recipients is Klaus, who earned the award for the third time in her career, while Wolfe is a repeat selection to the Scholars of Distinction. 

Also joining Klaus and Wolfe are first-time selections freshman Jordan Barnes, sophomore Sam Geroski and freshman Hannah Shirk. 

The complete list of SRU's National Academic Squad and Scholars of Distinction recipients can be found below.

Zag Field Hockey / NFHCA Division II National Academic Squad
Jordan Barnes
Nicole Bream
Alyssa Castle
Hannah Downing
Sam Geroski
Rachel Ivins
Kayla Klaus*
Madison Krajewski
Kailee Krupski
Kayla Mack
Brenna McGovern-Lind
Megan McKay*
Madison Peck
Kalie Reed
Hannah Shirk
Haylee Underwood
Liz Wolfe

*- Indicates a four-year member of the National Academic Squad

Zag Field Hockey / NFHCA Division II Scholars of Distinction
Kayla Klaus - Three-time recipient
Liz Wolfe - Two-time recipent
Jordan Barnes
Sam Geroski
Hannah Shirk