NFHCA Honors Academic Excellence: 2023 Division II National Team Academic Awards Announced
Photo credit: American International College
Leading the academic front is American International College, securing the top spot with an impressive team GPA of 3.73. Following close behind, Pace University claims second place with a commendable GPA of 3.69. The University of Mount Olive secures the third position with a noteworthy team average of 3.67.
Top Three Performers
| 1. American International College, 3.73 | |
| 2. Pace University, 3.69 | |
| 3. University of Mount Olive, 3.67 |
The full list of National Academic Team Award honorees is below in alphabetical order.
2023 NFHCA Division II National Academic Team Award
American International College
Coker University
East Stroudsburg University
Franklin Pierce University
Frostburg State University
Lincoln Memorial University
Mercyhurst University
Newberry College
Pace University
Slippery Rock University
University of Mount Olive
University of New Haven
The NFHCA National Scholar-Athlete will be announced on February 26. The Division II National Academic Squad and Scholars of Distinction were announced earlier this month.
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is a nonprofit organization serving field hockey coaches and supporters of the game from across the United States. The mission of the organization is to champion, strengthen, and celebrate field hockey coaches and the game. The NFHCA strives to cultivate and recognize the professional contributions of its membership and to foster and promote the growth of the sport. The NFHCA is responsible for providing a recognizable presence and voice in regard to legislation affecting the sport as well as interscholastic and intercollegiate programs.