The University of Rochester field hockey team has been honored with numerous academic awards from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) for their exceptional performance in the classroom during the fall 2023 semester. The awards include the NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad, with 15 individuals recognized, and the NFHCA Scholars of Distinction Award, earned by two outstanding team members. Junior Emily Ren and first-year Reiley Murphy received the prestigious NFHCA Scholar of Distinction honors, with Ren being recognized for the third consecutive year, and the NFHCA Scholars of Distinction program acknowledges student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The Rochester field hockey team has a history of consistent academic excellence, with multiple Scholars of Distinction awards for the fourth-straight season. Furthermore, they narrowly missed the cutoff for the NFHCA National Academic Team Award, achieving a cumulative 3.49 grade point average in the fall semester.

By the Numbers
  • 15 individuals awarded spots on the NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad
  • 2 team members earned the NFHCA Scholars of Distinction Award
  • Over 1,700 student-athletes from 154 Division III institutions named to the 2023 NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad
  • Rochester's team posted a cumulative 3.49 grade point average in the fall semester
State of Play
  • Rochester's field hockey team narrowly missed the cutoff for the NFHCA National Academic Team Award
  • The team has consistently earned multiple Scholars of Distinction awards for the past four seasons
Bottom Line

The University of Rochester field hockey team's exceptional academic accomplishments have been recognized with multiple prestigious awards from the NFHCA, showcasing their commitment to excellence both on and off the field.