LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Over 7,500 student-athletes were named 2021-22 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes, the Association announced on Monday.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association’s membership categories. NCAA Division III led the way with 2,227 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2021-22. NCAA Division I followed with 2,155 and NCAA Division II with 1,646. Junior Colleges and NAIA came in with 756 and 736 student-athletes respectively, with USCAA member Penn State Brandywine earning seven scholar-athlete nods.
Five MVC schools ranked in the Top 50 for NCAA Division I as Illinois State topped all MVC members at No. 2 nationally, behind only Harvard University (3.760).
2. Illinois State 3.716
9. Northern Iowa 3.680
15. Loyola Chicago 3.638
23. Southern Illinois 3.604
35. Drake 3.570
The Missouri Valley Conference had nine schools with a total of 117 individuals earning Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete awards. Northern Iowa had the most of an MVC team with 18; Illinois State was second with 17, while Southern Illinois had 16.
New league members Belmont, UIC and Murray State were also honored for their performances last season. Belmont placed 14 players on the list, while Murray State added 12 and UIC nine.
Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes - MVC Individuals
Bradley University Abbott Badgley
Bradley University Raegan Branon
Bradley University Grace French
Bradley University Lucinda Mead
Bradley University Catherine Pederson
Bradley University Samantha Smith
Bradley University Abigail Tyler
Bradley University Keeler van Breusegen
Bradley University Jordynn van der Werf
Bradley University Addison Welsh
Drake University Kristen Arias
Drake University Aubree Beitzinger
Drake University Carey Koenig
Drake University Alexia Lara
Drake University Addie Lightner
Drake University Emma Richards
Drake University Libby Ryan
Drake University Jayme Scheck
Drake University Morgan Semm
Drake University Delaney Taylor
Drake University Allie Timmons
Drake University Nicole Timmons
Drake University Emily Valtman
Drake University Heidi Wheeler
University of Evansville Megan Brenton
University of Evansville Alexa Davis
University of Evansville Zoe Frossard
University of Evansville Elyse Hickey
University of Evansville Paige McAllister
University of Evansville Mackenzie McFeron
University of Evansville Jenna Nink
University of Evansville Izzy Vetter
University of Evansville Sydney Weatherford
University of Evansville Haley Woolf
Illinois State University Delainey Bryant
Illinois State University Madi Bylak
Illinois State University Michele Calabrese
Illinois State University Reili Gardner
Illinois State University Emma Hicks
Illinois State University Chloe Jefferson
Illinois State University Dayna Kennedy
Illinois State University Abby Knight
Illinois State University Brandi LaFountaine
Illinois State University Addison Masching
Illinois State University Rebecca Moffett
Illinois State University Emme Olson
Illinois State University Kenzie Pence
Illinois State University Hannah Ross
Illinois State University Allison Tillema
Illinois State University Annie Volkers
Illinois State University Bella Wilkerson
Loyola Chicago Sydney Barnett
Loyola Chicago Ava Bieneman
Loyola Chicago Tori Boysen
Loyola Chicago Jocelyn Currie
Loyola Chicago Abbey Jacobsen
Loyola Chicago Riley Owens
Loyola Chicago Peyton Pepkowski
Loyola Chicago Sophia Remsik
Loyola Chicago Nova Sinskul
Loyola Chicago Teagan Sopczak
Loyola Chicago Amelia Thomas
Missouri State University Mackenzie Chacon
Missouri State University Kim DeBold
Missouri State University Kenzie Derryberry
Missouri State University Olivia Krehbiel
Missouri State University Kelsie Lewis
Missouri State University Meagan McCorkell
Missouri State University Chloe Merced
Missouri State University Payton Minnis
Missouri State University Daphne Plummer
Missouri State University Skyler Shaw
Missouri State University Jacie Taber
Missouri State University Kat Taylor
Missouri State University McKenzie Vaughan
University of Northern Iowa Lydia Butters
University of Northern Iowa Maggie Erpelding
University of Northern Iowa Samantha Heyer
University of Northern Iowa Taylor Hogan
University of Northern Iowa Hannah Isley
University of Northern Iowa Savanna Jemilo
University of Northern Iowa Kaylyn Jones
University of Northern Iowa Hannah Kelley
University of Northern Iowa Makenna Kuper
University of Northern Iowa Daryn Lamprecht
University of Northern Iowa Addison McElrath
University of Northern Iowa Sammy Moss
University of Northern Iowa Erica Oler
University of Northern Iowa Ellie Owen
University of Northern Iowa Kailyn Packard
University of Northern Iowa Kamryn Shaffer
University of Northern Iowa Emmy Wells
University of Northern Iowa Anna Wischnowski
Southern Illinois University Emma Austin
Southern Illinois University Addison Baker
Southern Illinois University Bailey Caylor
Southern Illinois University Jenna Christeson
Southern Illinois University Aubree DePron
Southern Illinois University Madison Eberle
Southern Illinois University Danyelle Eilers
Southern Illinois University Kerrigan Gamm
Southern Illinois University Elisabeth Huckleberry
Southern Illinois University Jennifer Jansen
Southern Illinois University Alexis Rudd
Southern Illinois University Tori Schullian
Southern Illinois University Chloe Scroggins
Southern Illinois University Sidney Sikes
Southern Illinois University Elizabeth Warwick
Southern Illinois University Ashley Wood
Valparaiso University Kate Beckemeyer
Valparaiso University Emily Crompton
Valparaiso University Taylor Herschbach
Valparaiso University Lauren Kehlenbrink
Valparaiso University Ryan Milkowskil
Valparaiso University Peyton Moeder
Valparaiso University Taylor Tonoian
Valparaiso University Jaina Westphal
Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes – New MVC Member Individuals
Belmont University Emma Barnes
Belmont University Cheyenne Cavanaugh
Belmont University Emily Cockrill
Belmont University Baie Ensio
Belmont University Kathryn Flowers
Belmont University Gabrielle Givers
Belmont University Kristen Green
Belmont University Abigail Ledbetter
Belmont University Audrey Lyle
Belmont University Jessica Parente
Belmont University Killian Roberts
Belmont University Emma Summers
Belmont University Alicia Veltri
Belmont University Lauren Veltri
University of Illinois at Chicago Dee Dee Caskey
University of Illinois at Chicago Grace Fleming
University of Illinois at Chicago Carlee Jo Clark
University of Illinois at Chicago Hailey Cowing
University of Illinois at Chicago Isabelle Garcia
University of Illinois at Chicago Maica Ingles
University of Illinois at Chicago Alyssa McIntosh
University of Illinois at Chicago Christina Toniolo
University of Illinois at Chicago Larisa Villa
Murray State University Logan Braundmeier
Murray State University Kamryn Carcich
Murray State University Lindsey Carroll
Murray State University Jordan Childress
Murray State University Brea Croslin
Murray State University Victoria Garland
Murray State University Sierra Gilmore
Murray State University Hannah James
Murray State University Erin Lackey
Murray State University Emma Olejniczak
Murray State University Gracie Osbron
Murray State University Jensen Striegel