Bridgeport Gymnastics And Softball Squads Shine In The Classroom
Both Teams Receive Recognition From Their Respective Coaches' Associations
Bridgeport, Conn.-Along with their outstanding performances in competitions and on the field during the 2022-23 academic year, the University of Bridgeport women's gymnastics and softball team have received recognition for their outstanding performances in the classroom last year from their respective coaches' associations.
Thirteen members of the UB gymnastics team have been named Scholastic All-Americans by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) for 2022-23. The WCGA announced the awards Thursday.
In order to qualify for the WCGA Scholastic All-America Award, student-athletes must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher overall or for the academic year.
Purple Knights earning WCGA Scholastic All-America Awards were:
Quinn Aiken
Catherine Aucoin
Hannah Barry
Joanna Chambers
Olivia Imbarlina
Xiomara Jennings
Savannah Lindley
Tierney Milliken
Taylor Rendina
Alexis Richardson
Kieran Ross
Jordan Streete
Brooklyn Weingardt
Additionally, Bridgeport's team GPA of 3.5220 placed 53rd in the nation.
From the softball diamond, fourteen UB student-athletes were recognized with National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Individual Scholar-Athlete Awards for 2022-23 posting at least a 3.50 grade point average.
The following Purple Knights earned 2022-23 NFCA Individual Scholar-Athlete Awards:
Emily Chase
Kim Childs
Madison D'Amato
Missy Daigneault
Irene Dill
Kalea Faulk
Alex Hughes
Hailey Kim
Hannah Kirk
Erin Lifrieri
Jadyn Prievo
Olivia Saccoccio
Samantha Schiebe
Gabby Simms
UB's team GPA of 3.52 placed 55th in the nation.