March 12, 2008

The Neumann College Field Hockey Team was named to the 2007 ZAG/NFHCA Division III National Academic Team. The National Academic Team Award recognizes those institutions that achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 during the first semester of the 2007-08 academic year.

In addition to the team honor, eight Knights achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher to earn a place on the 2007 NFCA National Academic Scholar-Athlete Division III Team. The National Academic Squad program recognizes those collegiate student-athletes who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 through the first semester of the 2007-08 academic year. The Following have all earned a place on the academic squad.

Seniors:

Gabrielle Bendistis- Media, Pa. (Penncrest)

Amanda Biagi- Bellmawr, NJ (Paul VI)

Abigail Bilski- East Earl, Pa. (Lancaster Catholic)

Chelsea Ward- Willingboro, NJ (Rancocas Valley)

Andrea White- Wilmigton, De. (St. Elizabeth

 

Juniors:

Diane Bergman- Runnemede, NJ (Triton Regional)

Rachael DiCicco- South Dennis, NJ (Middle Township)

Kerri Sinclair- Chadds Ford, Pa. (Unionville)

Kerry Ronan- Morgan, NJ (Sayreville)

 

Sophomores:

Megan Mazur- Parlin, NJ (Sayreville)

 

Freshman:

Krystalyn Christiansen- Sayerville, NJ (Sayerville)

 

"This award speaks volumes on our team. We have such a talented group of ladies, both on and off the field. This really is a great honor," stated head coach Sarah Kurpel.

 

The Knights finished with a 7-14 overall record and advanced to the PAC Playoffs where they fell to Misericordia by a score of 1-0. Chelsea Ward was named to the PAC All-Conference 1^st team and Kaitlin Murphy and Lauren Hood were named to the 2^nd All-Conference team.

 

Listed below are links to the 2007 NFHCA Collegiate National Academic Squad and National Academic Team Award press releases.

Complete Sqaud Release in PDF Format

Complete Team Release in PDF Format