Rachel Henderson of Winona State repeats as the NSIC Elite 18 Award winner for women's golf, securing the highest grade point average among the 12 participating schools. She maintains a perfect 4.00 grade point average while majoring in composite materials engineering.

By the Numbers
  • Henderson holds an 80.2 stroke average over 17 rounds.
  • She achieved a low round of 73 this season and secured one top-5 finish during the Upper Iowa Invite.
State of Play
  • The NSIC Women's Golf Championship runs Friday-Sunday, April 26-28 at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, Missouri.
  • Division II student-athletes annually graduate at rates higher than their student body peers.
  • The 300+ institutions in NCAA Division II support a balanced approach for student-athletes to pursue their desired academic degree.
Bottom Line

Rachel Henderson's academic and athletic achievement exemplifies the essence of a student-athlete, as she secures the NSIC Elite 18 Award for women's golf for the second time, showcasing excellence both on and off the course.