HARTFORD, CONN. – On March 12th the New England Small College Athletic Conference announced the 2024 Winter All-Academic Team which accommodated 70 Trinity athletes. Among the Bantams honored three of them were also tabbed for major awards within the NESCAC; Dana Smith, Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year, Bria Fuller, Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year and Ned Blanchard, Men’s Ice Hockey Defensive Player of the Year. To be eligible for the honor, an individual must have reached sophomore academic standing, and be in good standing in their sport with a cumulative grade point average of at least…