NFHCA Names Southern New Hampshire University’s Peeters 2024 Division II National Scholar-Athlete

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Emma Peeters, a junior goalkeeper from Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), has been named the 2024 NFHCA Division II National Scholar-Athlete.

The NFHCA National Scholar-Athlete honor is presented annually to the Division II First Team All-American undergraduate who earns the highest cumulative grade-point average through the first semester of the current academic year.

Peeters showcased excellence both on and off the field, maintaining an impressive 3.92 GPA while anchoring the net for the 16-4 Penmen. Starting all 20 games, she led SNHU to 10 shutouts—the most in Division II—while also topping the nation with a .843 save percentage.

Her stellar performance earned her NFHCA Division II All-American honors, along with multiple accolades, including All-NE10 recognition and NE10 Goalkeeper of the Year. Academically, Peeters excelled as well, securing Academic All-NE10 honors, recognition as an NFHCA Division I Scholar of Distinction, and a spot on the Division I National Academic Squad.

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.