Brenna Shanahan Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar
May 28, 2020 | Women's Lacrosse, Academic Services
Shanahan was selected for the award above all Division I women's lacrosse student-athletes.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine announced today that University of Louisville lacrosse redshirt senior Brenna Shanahan has been named a 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar.
Shanahan was selected for the award above all Division I women's lacrosse student-athletes.
The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award recognizes outstanding minority young men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits.
In addition to their athletic ability, students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically, and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
Shanahan played in all nine games in the shortened 2020 season, finishing with four goals, nine assists, 13 points, 15 ground balls, 12 caused turnovers and nine draw controls. She ranked ninth in the ACC with 1.3 caused turnovers, led the team and ranked 11th in the ACC with nine assists and ranked second on the team with 12 caused turnovers.
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is the nation's only news magazine dedicated exclusively to diversity issues in higher education. Visit www.DiverseEducation.com/Ashe for more info.
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account at @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
Shanahan was selected for the award above all Division I women's lacrosse student-athletes.
The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award recognizes outstanding minority young men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits.
In addition to their athletic ability, students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically, and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
Shanahan played in all nine games in the shortened 2020 season, finishing with four goals, nine assists, 13 points, 15 ground balls, 12 caused turnovers and nine draw controls. She ranked ninth in the ACC with 1.3 caused turnovers, led the team and ranked 11th in the ACC with nine assists and ranked second on the team with 12 caused turnovers.
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is the nation's only news magazine dedicated exclusively to diversity issues in higher education. Visit www.DiverseEducation.com/Ashe for more info.
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account at @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
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