MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - The Wesleyan softball team saw nine student-athletes named Scholar-Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Wednesday afternoon.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. To be named an NFCA Scholar-Athlete, individuals need to have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. NCAA Division III led the way with 2,565 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2024-25. NCAA Division I followed with 2,544 and NCAA Division II with 2,179. Junior colleges and NAIA came in with 895 and 1,010 student-athletes respectively.
Representing the Cardinals on the list is Abby Orso G'25, Bella Tassone '24, G'25, Cat Palmer '26, Kelly Baker '26, Lizzie Marino '25, Molly Lennon '26, Nicole Celi '27, Rebecca Cassel-Siskind '26, and Whitney Gigante '28.
