General | 8/28/2018 11:49:00 AM
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg University athletic department was recognized by the Division II Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA) for its work in the classroom as a recipient of the 2017-18 Academic Achievement Awards.
In addition to the athletic department being recognized, 44 student-athletes were honored for having at least a 3.5 grade point average, attending a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work, and being an active member of their intercollegiate team during his/her last academic year.
"The 44 Husky student-athletes being recognized and honored by the D2 ADA for their academic achievements is telling of the commitment by our coaches and students to the academic rigor at Bloomsburg University," Michael McFarland, Director of Athletics said. "With a focus on competing in the classroom, and in their respective sport, these student-athletes have set a new standard as we continue to recruit the finest students and athletes."
A record number of institutions (162) and student-athletes (10,116) were recognized for the 2017-18 Academic Achievement Awards. The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) had 931 student-athletes honored.
Here's a list of the Bloomsburg student-athletes recognized by the D2 ADA:
Chad Cooperman - Baseball
Ed Herbener - Baseball
Cole Swiger - Baseball
Joey Wrabel - Baseball
Sam Saxton - Men's Basketball
Declan McDonald - Men's Cross Country / Track and Field
Nick McGuire - Men's Cross Country / Track and Field
Daniel Neiswender - Men's Cross Country / Track and Field
Hannah Boudreau - Women's Cross Country / Track and Field
Carli Dedics - Women's Cross Country / Track and Field
Amanda Simone - Women's Cross Country / Track and Field
Tesa Hoffman - Field Hockey
Annie Klinger - Field Hockey
Geneka Mahan - Field Hockey
MacKenna Mahan - Field Hockey
Morgan McAllister - Field Hockey
Jackie Shragher - Field Hockey
Scott Beltz - Football
Erik Benjamin - Football
Chris Palubinsky - Football
Blake Remensnyder - Football
Eric Zalewski - Football
Hannah Jaskuta - Women's Lacrosse
Gabrielle Piccolo - Women's Lacrosse
Jackie Ranney - Women's Lacrosse
Tori Wigand - Women's Lacrosse
Kristopher Gross - Men's Soccer
Evan Novian - Men's Soccer
Allie Barber - Women's Soccer
Liv Sollberger - Women's Soccer
Taylor Zucco - Women's Soccer
Bridget Casey - Softball
Alyssa Davies - Softball
Alexa Erney - Softball
Lindsay Nemeth - Softball
Marissa Shelhamer - Softball
Erin Smith - Softball
Samantha Carpenter - Women's Swimming
Becca Cubbler - Women's Swimming
Kelsey Neff - Women's Swimming
Cassandra Wentz - Women's Tennis
Madison Aungst - Women's Track and Field
Alaina Pearson - Women's Track and Field
