Nine Cardinals Earn NFHCA Scholar of Distinction Honors
February 15, 2022 | Field Hockey, Academic Services
Nine University of Louisville field hockey student-athletes were named National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Scholars of Distinction. Louisville and Ohio University lead the nation with the most selections.
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The Scholars of Distinction program recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the first semester of the current academic year.
Sam Minrath and Camryn Pichea collect the honor for the fourth time. Prior to now, only two players in program history had earned the honor four times. Â Aimee Plumb, India Reed, Sofia Pendolino and Minna Tremonti were named Scholar of Distinction for the second straight year.
Last week, the NFHCA announced that the Cardinals placed 23 on the Division I National Academic Squad.
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The Cardinals finished the 2021 season ranked sixth in the National Field Hockey Coaches' poll after earning their 10th NCAA tournament bid. The Cardinals posted a 16-4 overall record, matching a school record for wins. Additionally, UofL won the 2021 ACC regular season title after compiling a program-best 6-0 record in league play.
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The full list of Louisville's NFHCA Scholars of Distinction is below: Â
Kelsey McCrudden
Sam Minrath
Filippa Niebuhr
Sofia Pendolino
Camryn Pichea
Aimee Plumb
India Reed
Emma Kate Rosensteel
Minna Tremonti
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The Scholars of Distinction program recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the first semester of the current academic year.
Sam Minrath and Camryn Pichea collect the honor for the fourth time. Prior to now, only two players in program history had earned the honor four times. Â Aimee Plumb, India Reed, Sofia Pendolino and Minna Tremonti were named Scholar of Distinction for the second straight year.
Last week, the NFHCA announced that the Cardinals placed 23 on the Division I National Academic Squad.
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The Cardinals finished the 2021 season ranked sixth in the National Field Hockey Coaches' poll after earning their 10th NCAA tournament bid. The Cardinals posted a 16-4 overall record, matching a school record for wins. Additionally, UofL won the 2021 ACC regular season title after compiling a program-best 6-0 record in league play.
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The full list of Louisville's NFHCA Scholars of Distinction is below: Â
Kelsey McCrudden
Sam Minrath
Filippa Niebuhr
Sofia Pendolino
Camryn Pichea
Aimee Plumb
India Reed
Emma Kate Rosensteel
Minna Tremonti
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