Bucknell University Athletics
Softball Lands 13 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
8/12/2024 12:18:00 PM | Softball
LEWISBURG, Pa.- Continuing its historical trend of strong academic performances, the Bucknell softball program landed 13 players on the 2023-24 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete list. The team also finished 28th nationally in GPA (3.65) for the Division I ranks.Â
Full NFCA Release
The 13 student-athletes:
Juliette Basso, Jr.Â
Mea Consentino, So.
Noelle Gardon, Sr.
Bridget Haller, Fr.
Annabella Hawkins, Sr.
Molly Lawson, Fr.
Brooke Popella, Fr.
Bella Radican, Jr.
Marissa Rapino, So.
Madison Roukey, Jr.
Zoie Smith, Sr.
Haley Speicher, So.
Hunter Vestal, Sr.
Bucknell's 3.65 GPA was the highest recorded by a Patriot League program for the academic year. The next conference team was Boston University at 98. The Bison ranked ninth nationally in 2022-23, recording a 3.71 GPA.Â
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division I led the way with 2,573 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2023-24. NCAA Division III followed with 2,285 and NCAA Division II with 1,510. NAIA and junior colleges came in with 873 and 808 student-athletes respectively. Five student-athletes from Penn State Brandywine earned recognition in the Other Four-Year category.
Top-10 Teams for NCAA Division I
1. Southern Illinois University - 3.856Â
2. Radford University – 3.811
3. Youngstown State University – 3.781
4. George Mason University – 3.78
5. Illinois State University – 3.779
6. Saint Louis University – 3.743
t7. University of North Carolina Greensboro – 3.73
t7. University of Alabama – 3.73
9. University of Evansville – 3.729
10. University of Northern Iowa – 3.723
The Bucknell softball team has a series of fall ball games starting in September.
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Full NFCA Release
The 13 student-athletes:
Juliette Basso, Jr.Â
Mea Consentino, So.
Noelle Gardon, Sr.
Bridget Haller, Fr.
Annabella Hawkins, Sr.
Molly Lawson, Fr.
Brooke Popella, Fr.
Bella Radican, Jr.
Marissa Rapino, So.
Madison Roukey, Jr.
Zoie Smith, Sr.
Haley Speicher, So.
Hunter Vestal, Sr.
Bucknell's 3.65 GPA was the highest recorded by a Patriot League program for the academic year. The next conference team was Boston University at 98. The Bison ranked ninth nationally in 2022-23, recording a 3.71 GPA.Â
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division I led the way with 2,573 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2023-24. NCAA Division III followed with 2,285 and NCAA Division II with 1,510. NAIA and junior colleges came in with 873 and 808 student-athletes respectively. Five student-athletes from Penn State Brandywine earned recognition in the Other Four-Year category.
Top-10 Teams for NCAA Division I
1. Southern Illinois University - 3.856Â
2. Radford University – 3.811
3. Youngstown State University – 3.781
4. George Mason University – 3.78
5. Illinois State University – 3.779
6. Saint Louis University – 3.743
t7. University of North Carolina Greensboro – 3.73
t7. University of Alabama – 3.73
9. University of Evansville – 3.729
10. University of Northern Iowa – 3.723
The Bucknell softball team has a series of fall ball games starting in September.
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