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.

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