Three IUP Field Hockey Players Named NFHCA DII Scholars of Distinction in 2023

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — A noteworthy total of 121 undergraduate student-athletes have attained the distinguished designation of 2023 NFHCA Division II Scholars of Distinction. That list includes three members of the IUP field hockey program, the organization announced Monday. This esteemed program recognizes the academic excellence of student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional prowess, maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher throughout the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Among the honorees for IUP are Cassidy Kibler (political science), Sydney Schmouder (kinesiology health & sport science) and Emma Toth (nursing). It's the latest example of academic excellence for the...