MANAHAWKIN, N.J. (Feb. 13) – The University of Mount Olive field hockey program featured 13 student-athletes recognized on the 2024 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National Academic Squad, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams.

This esteemed recognition is granted to individuals who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher through the fall semester of the current academic year, as nominated by their dedicated NFHCA member coaches.

Among the 13 recipients, the Trojans featured three student-athletes who have received the honor four times in their careers, including Amber Dercksen, Sophia Frugoni, and Annefleur Moerkerken.

The NFHCA recognized the exceptional achievements of nearly 430 undergraduate student-athletes from more than 30 nominating institutions. East Stroudsburg led the way with an impressive 21 recipients, while Newberry landed 19 student-athletes on the list

Three prestigious Division II academic awards are yet to be unveiled  — the NFHCA Scholars of Distinction will be announced on February 14, the NFHCA National Academic Team awards on February 18, and concluding with the announcement of the National Scholar-Athlete on February 20.

A complete list of UMO's NFHCA National Academic Squad recipients can be found below.
 

Amber Dercksen Windhoek, Namibia	Orla Folan Melrose, Scotland	Sophia Frugoni Buenos Aires, Argentina
Julie Gerla Voorburg, Netherlands	Jemimah Kriechelberg Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium	Rosie Migounoff Auckland, New Zealand
Annefleur Moerkerken Driebergen, Netherlands	Nakai Mujaranji Marondera, Zimbabwe	Joanna Nesbitt Templepatrick, Northern Ireland
Morgan Paterson Vanderbijlpark, South Africa	Emily Schneider Stafford, Va.	Jule Schuurman Krefeld, Germany
Candice Wainschel Chico, Calif.