Nine Mustangs Named CRCA Scholar-Athletes

Wilmington, Del. (CRCA/SMU) – Nine members of the SMU rowing team were named Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Scholar-Athletes, the organization announced in a release on Friday. The Mustangs who received this prestigious honor include Ruby Čop, Tabitha Hall, Saylor Kercher, Kate Kulig, Francesca La Marca, Emma Mehner, Annabelle New, Tara Phelan and Sydney Stuelpe. The CRCA Scholar-Athlete Awards celebrate the commitment, discipline and academic achievement of student-athletes who compete in a demanding collegiate sport while maintaining exceptional academic performance. "I am extremely grateful to be selected as a CRCA Scholar-Athlete," explained graduate student Tara Phelan, "Balancing athletic performance with...