LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – The University of Texas at Tyler softball program finished with the 11
th highest GPA amongst Division II softball programs and had 19 total athletes named National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athletes as announced on Thursday.
In order to be named an Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete, players must carry at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, the NFCA recognizes the top 10 GPA teams in each division.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division III led the way with 2,565 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2024-25. NCAA Division I followed with 2,544 and NCAA Division II with 2,179. Junior colleges and NAIA came in with 895 and 1,010 student-athletes respectively. Six student-athletes from Penn State Scranton earned recognition in the Other Four-Year category.
Brylee Adams,
Primrose Aholelei,
Alaunah Almaraz,
Taryn Barney,
Abbie Behe,
Cera Blanchard,
Miia Campos,
Gracie Cates,
Kaylee Davis,
Hailey Fannin,
Sam Garcia,
Megan Geyer,
Berlyn Grossman,
Trinity Hale,
Kaylee Harris,
Angelique Rangel,
Sam Schott,
Julissa Vasquez, and
Keona Wells each earned recognition for the Patriots.
