KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA announced the 2023 Softball Academic Awards. All 14 of the softball programs were recognized for their hard work in the classroom.
The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat softball team had 13 of its student-athletes honored by the
MIAA for their effort in the classroom and on the field.
The prestigious MIAA Academic Excellence Award was achieved by 20 individuals that included a trio of Bearcats in
Lauren Gray,
Sophie Mayhugh and
Skylar Pieper. An MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipient must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of at least 4.00 at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of grades reported at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. Click
here for the complete list.
| Name |
Year |
GPA |
Major |
Hometown |
| Lauren Gray |
So. |
4.00 |
Applied Health: Exercise Science |
Tonganoxie, Kan. |
| Sophie Mayhugh |
So. |
4.00 |
Psychology |
Overland Park, Kan. |
| Skylar Pieper |
So. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education/Special Education |
Roca, Neb. |
Senior
Olivia Daugherty gained MIAA Scholar-Athlete honors. The Scholar-Athlete distinction went to 25 student-athletes. A Scholar-Athlete is an individual that has a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 or better at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors in the sport for the 2023 season. Click
here for the complete list.
| Name |
Year |
GPA |
Major |
Hometown |
| Olivia Daugherty |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Recreation: Corporate Recreation/Wellness |
Kansas City, Mo. |
In the Academic Honor Roll category, 153 student-athletes were mentioned including 13 Bearcats. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 or above at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. Click
here for the complete list.
| Name |
Year |
GPA |
Major |
Hometown |
| Lela Bryant |
Jr. |
3.71 |
Animal Science |
Troy, Mo. |
| Christina Campbell |
Sr. |
3.25 |
Psychology |
Waterloo, Iowa |
| Olivia Daugherty |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Recreation: Corporate Recreation/Wellness |
Kansas City, Mo. |
| Raven Defrain |
Jr. |
3.05 |
Elementary Education |
Fairbury, Neb. |
| Breck Dickey |
Jr. |
3.97 |
Applied Health: Exercise Science |
Overland Park, Kan. |
| Madison Friest |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Pre-Vet: Animal Science |
Roland, Iowa |
| Lauren Gray |
So. |
4.00 |
Applied Health: Exercise Science |
Tonganoxie, Kan. |
| Aubrey Griffith |
Sr. |
3.17 |
Physical Education |
Olathe, Kan. |
| Brylee Kemper |
Sr. |
3.60 |
Business Education |
St. Joseph, Mo. |
| Sophie Mayhugh |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Psychology |
Overland Park, Kan. |
| Abby Nolte |
Jr. |
3.89 |
Applied Health: Exercise Science |
Des Moines, Iowa |
| Skylar Pieper |
So. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education/Special Education |
Roca, Neb. |
| Hayden Simmons |
Jr. |
3.62 |
Applied Health: Exercise Science |
Kansas City, Mo. |
