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Knox, Vetter, Rennich and Selvius Highlight 2022 Academic All-America® Women's Soccer Teams
Four talented student-athletes highlight 2022 women's soccer Academic All-America® teams
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AUSTIN, Texas – Four standouts on the pitch and in the classroom – University of Alabama’s
Felicia Knox, Minnesota State University’s
Jenny Vetter, Westfield State University’s
Jenn Rennich and Spring Arbor University’s
Mackenzie Selvius – highlight the 2022 Academic All- America® women’s soccer teams selected by College Sports Communicators.
Knox (Division I), Vetter (Division II), Rennich (Division III) and Selvius (NAIA) have each been named the Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for their respective divisions.
NCAA Division I
Felicia Knox, the 2022 SEC Midfielder of the Year and a United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American, leads NCAA Division I with an Alabama single season record 20 assists. She helped the Crimson Tide to its first SEC Regular Season Championship and an appearance in the NCAA Women’s College Cup. Knox, a junior from Kansas City, Mo., carries a 3.95 GPA as a hospitality management major.
Nineteen of the 34 members of the Academic All-America® Division I women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 13 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.98.
Four student-athletes are repeat selections on the Academic All-America® Division I women’s team –
Chloe Dawson (U.S. Naval Academy),
Delaney Graham (Duke University),
Jadyn Edwards (University of New Mexico) and
Anna Haddock (Auburn University).
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Maddy Anderson |
Mississippi State University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Psychology |
| D |
Gabbie Cesarone |
University of Minnesota |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Public Health & Administration |
| D |
Chloe Dawson (2) |
U.S. Naval Academy |
Jr. |
3.98 |
Honors Robotics & Control Engineering |
| D |
Ruby Diodati |
Michigan State University |
Gr. |
3.92/3.91 |
Global Health |
| D |
Delaney Graham (3)(5) |
Duke University |
Gr. |
3.92 |
Biology |
| D |
Julia Leas |
Georgetown University |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Psychology |
| D |
Gessica Skorka |
University of Alabama |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Kinesiology |
| M |
Maya Dean |
Bowling Green State University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| M |
Felicia Knox |
University of Alabama |
Jr. |
3.95 |
Hospitality Management |
| M |
Eva van Deursen |
Arizona State University |
Gr. |
3.98/4.00 |
Kinesiology (UG) / Clinical Exercise Physiology (G) |
| F |
Jadyn Edwards (1) |
University of New Mexico |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| F |
Olivia Klein |
University of North Texas |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Recreation, Event, & Sport Management (G) |
| F |
Riley Mattingly Parker |
University of Alabama |
Gr. |
3.79/4.00 |
Public relations (UG) / Marketing (G) |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Jocelyn Tanner |
South Dakota State University |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Mathematics |
| D |
Kayley Ables |
Baylor University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Business Administration (G) |
| D |
Jordan Brewster |
West Virginia University |
Gr. |
3.58/4.00 |
Business Administration (G) |
| M |
Rylan Childers |
University of Kansas |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Elementary Education |
| M |
Landy Mertz |
University of Pittsburgh |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Rehabilitation Science |
| M |
Jenna Nighswonger |
Florida State University |
Sr. |
3.82 |
Finance |
| F |
Gianna Gourley |
Grand Canyon University |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Business Management |
| F |
Abby Greubel |
Stanford University |
Gr. |
3.85/4.00 |
Science, Tech. & Society (UG) / Sustainability Science & Practice (G) |
| F |
Morgan Otteson |
University of Toledo |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Business Administration (G) |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Angelina Anderson |
University of California, Berkeley |
Sr. |
3.68 |
Psychology & English |
| D |
Jyllissa Harris |
University of South Carolina |
Gr. |
3.97/4.00 |
Early Childhood Education |
| D |
Madison Haugen |
University of Georgia |
Jr. |
3.94 |
Finance & Risk Management & Insurance |
| D |
Reyna Reyes |
University of Alabama |
Sr. |
3.57 |
Business |
| D |
Anja Suttner |
Hofstra University |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Exercise Science |
| M |
Nour Imane Addi |
University of South Alabama |
Sr. |
3.81 |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
| M |
Anna Haddock (3) |
Auburn University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Management |
| M |
Kat Rogers |
University of Alabama |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Business (UG) /Restaurant, Hotel & Meetings Mgmt. (G) |
| M |
Heather Stainbrook |
Utah Valley University |
Jr. |
3.76 |
Psychology |
| F |
Jessica Donald |
Campbell University |
Gr. |
3.91/4.00 |
Mechanical Engineering (UG) / MBA (G) |
| F |
Civana Kuhlmann |
University of Colorado |
Gr. |
3.71/4.00 |
Communication (UG) / Organizational Leadership (G) |
| F |
Ally Schlegel |
Pennsylvania State University |
Gr. |
3.86 |
Management & Organizational Leadership |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2021
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(3) - 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(5) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2020-21
NCAA Division II
Jenny Vetter, a forward from Mankato, Minn., led the Mavericks in 2022 with 12 goals and 28 points. She was named a United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American and was a First Team D2CCA All-Central Region and All-NSIC honoree. A four-time Academic All-America® selection, Vetter is a junior with a perfect 4.0 GPA as a biology major at Minnesota State.
The Division II Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2022-23 Division II Academic All-America® program.
Eighteen of the 34 members of the Academic All-America® Division II women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 12 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.97.
Including Vetter, six student-athletes are repeat selection on the Academic All-America® Division II women’s soccer team –
Zoe Belding (Concord University),
Michaela Dangler (Colorado Mesa University),
Mary Kate Wyer (Cedarville University),
Lila Dere (Colorado Mesa University) and
Grace VerHage (University of Hawai’i at Hilo).
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Isabel Robben |
Fort Hays State University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Accounting & Finance |
| D |
Megan Dahl |
Bemidji State University |
Sr. |
3.81 |
Exercise Science |
| D |
Abbey Dennis |
Frostburg State University |
Gr. |
3.97/4.00 |
Exercise Science (UG) / Athletic Training (G) |
| D |
Katie Koehler |
Colorado School of Mines |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Electrical Engineering |
| D |
Aino Martikainen |
Franklin Pierce University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Psychology |
| M |
Delaney Bittner |
Shepherd University |
So. |
4.00 |
Fitness & Exercise Science |
| M |
Anna Grossheim |
UNC Pembroke |
Jr. |
3.98 |
Sociology |
| M |
Morgan Keirstead |
Augustana University |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Accounting |
| M |
Hannah Woolery |
Emporia State University |
Sr. |
3.90 |
English |
| F |
Kristen Dickison |
Tiffin University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Management |
| F |
Jenny Vetter (1)(4)(#) |
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| F |
Isabella Zamborini |
Ferris State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Chemistry |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Maddie Kindred |
Minot State University |
Sr. |
3.54 |
Nursing |
| D |
Zoe Belding (3) |
Concord University |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Biology |
| D |
Michaela Dangler (1) |
Colorado Mesa University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education |
| D |
Emilie Hilliard |
Gannon University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| D |
Sarah Tappeto |
Molloy University |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Accounting & Finance |
| M |
Nikki Bermudez |
Mercy College |
Gr. |
3.70/4.00 |
Human Resource Management |
| M |
Rebecca Kotula |
East Stroudsburg University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Political Science & Philosophy |
| M |
Mary Kate Wyer (3) |
Cedarville University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Nursing |
| M |
Lexi Zandonella-Arasa |
Sonoma State |
Jr. |
3.56 |
Business Administration |
| F |
Blair Cowan |
University of West Florida |
Sr. |
3.73 |
Communications |
| F |
Lila Dere (3) |
Colorado Mesa University |
Jr. |
3.74 |
Business Management & Entrepreneurship |
| F |
Grace VerHage (2) |
University of Hawai’i at Hilo |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Finance (UG) / Communication (G) |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Alexis Walker |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs |
Sr. |
3.90 |
Exercise Science & Pre-Med |
| GK |
Emma Yoder |
Slippery Rock University |
Gr. |
3.96/4.00 |
Mathematics (UG) / Education (G) |
| D |
Abby Barhydt |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs |
So. |
4.00 |
Nursing |
| D |
Morgan Collica |
Florida Southern College |
Gr. |
3.67 |
MBA-Healthcare (G) |
| D |
Kiley Kergides |
West Chester University |
Jr. |
3.92 |
Economics & Finance |
| M |
Sara Hohn |
Shepherd University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Business Administration |
| M |
Isabelle Navren |
Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Accounting & Finance |
| F |
Mackenzie Dimarco |
Emporia State University |
Sr. |
3.78 |
Rehabilitation |
| F |
McKinley Mendenhall |
Ashland University |
So. |
3.94 |
Exercise Science |
| F |
Marie Myhyvold Seim |
Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Business Administration |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2021
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(3) - 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(4) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2020-21
(#) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2019
NCAA Division III
A forward who hails from Bedford, Mass.,
Jenn Rennich led Westfield State with 23 goals and 53 points in 21 matches during the 2022 season. She helped the Owls to a MASCAC Regular Season Title and was named United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-Region. A two-time Academic All-America® selection, Rennich is a graduate student with a 3.99 GPA as a movement science major.
The Division III Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division III national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2022-23 Division III Academic All-America® program.
Thirteen of the 36 members of the Academic All-America® Division III women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 11 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.90.
Eight other student-athletes join Rennich as a repeat selection on the Academic All-America® Division III women’s soccer team –
Elizabeth White (Case Western Reserve University), Payton McDonnell (Loras College)
Juliette Carreiro (Brandeis University),
Ava Gillikin (MIT),
Sarah Campbell (Wartburg College),
Anika Washburn (Case Western Reserve University),
Karenna Groff (MIT) and
Niya Wilson (University of Wisconsin-Superior).
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Nicole Olson |
The University of Scranton |
So. |
4.00 |
Kinesiology |
| D |
Kylie Cabana |
Ohio Northern University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Biology & Pre-Dentistry |
| D |
Kendall Dandridge |
Johns Hopkins University |
Gr. |
3.67 |
Business Admin., Info Systems, & Marketing (UG) / Marketing Analytics (G) |
| D |
Elizabeth White (1) |
Case Western Reserve University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Civil Engineering |
| D |
Ashlyn Zingelmann |
Trinity University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Human Resource Management |
| M |
Michaela Bosco |
Trinity University |
So. |
4.00 |
Undeclared |
| M |
Michaela Fasolino |
Misericordia University |
Gr. |
3.65 |
Physical Therapy |
| M |
Payton McDonnell (3) |
Loras College |
Sr. |
3.68 |
Biology & Spanish |
| F |
Aileen Cahill |
Montclair State University |
Jr. |
3.94 |
Educational Foundations for Elementary |
| F |
Juliette Carreiro (3) |
Brandeis University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology & Psychology |
| F |
Jenn Rennich (1) |
Westfield State University |
Gr. |
3.99 |
Movement Science |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Ava Gillikin (2)(5) |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Environmental Engineering |
| D |
Sarah Campbell (3) |
Wartburg College |
Sr. |
3.80 |
Elementary Education |
| D |
Maren Fields |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Exercise Physiology |
| D |
Bailey Meyer |
Trinity University |
Sr. |
3.85 |
Business Administration |
| D |
Jessica Wagner |
RIT |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Sustainable Systems (G) |
| D |
McKayla Zastrow |
Milwaukee School of Engineering |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Biomolecular Engineering |
| M |
Katie Healy |
John Jay College |
Sr. |
3.86 |
Criminal Justice Institutional Theory & Practice |
| M |
Jordan Lafferty |
Concordia University Wisconsin |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Computer Science |
| M |
Anika Washburn (1)(4) |
Case Western Reserve University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Computer Science |
| F |
Isabel Downs |
Concordia University Wisconsin |
Gr. |
3.90 |
Business Administration |
| F |
Karenna Groff (1)(5) |
MIT |
Gr. |
3.92 |
Biological Engineering |
| F |
Emma Sweitzer |
Misericordia University |
Jr. |
3.62 |
Health Science |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Calista Burke |
Rowan University |
So. |
3.91 |
Finance |
| GK |
Claire Wolgast |
Skidmore College |
Jr. |
3.98 |
Environmental Science |
| D |
Ella Merte |
Pacific Lutheran University |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Social Work |
| D |
Claire Middlebrook |
Babson College |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Finance (UG) / Finance (G) |
| D |
Keegan Riccio |
Albertus Magnus College |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Psychology |
| M |
Stephanie Howe |
MIT |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Computation & Cognition |
| M |
Rachel Rouse |
Stevens Institute of Technology |
Gr. |
3.94 |
Business Intelligence & Analytics |
| M |
Helina VanBibber |
Case Western Reserve University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Cognitive Science (Pre-Med) |
| F |
Aubrey Blanchard |
Emory University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Nursing |
| F |
Kylie Hall |
Emory University |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Jewish Studies |
| F |
Rachael Tirjan |
Messiah University |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Biology |
| F |
Emily Wertz |
Susquehanna University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biomedical Sciences |
| F |
Niya Wilson (1) |
University of Wisconsin-Superior |
Jr. |
3.94 |
Business Administration-Marketing |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2021
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(3) - 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(4) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2020-21
(5) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2020-21
NAIA
Mackenzie Selvius, senior midfielder from Grand Rapids, Mich., led NAIA National Champion Spring Arbor (19-1-3) with 17 goals, nine assists and 43 points in 24 matches in 2022. The midfielder was named to the NAIA National All-Tournament Team and Crossroads League First Team, and helped guide the Cougars to a 1-0 victory over Marian (Ind.) in the championship game. A two-time Academic All-America® honoree, Selvius is a senior with a spotless 4.0 GPA as a finance major.
The NAIA Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NAIA national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2022-23 NAIA Academic All-America® program.
Seven of the 22 members of the Academic All-America® NAIA women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 11 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.91.
Five other student-athletes join Selvius as a repeat selection on the Academic All-America® NAIA women’s soccer team –
Maja Henriksson (Keiser University),
Kyoka Koshijima (Keiser University),
Hannah Crum (Aquinas College),
Addie Adame (Georgia Gwinnett College) and
Laura Navajas (University of the Cumberlands).
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Grace McClellan |
Keiser University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Exercise Science |
| D |
Rita Aguye Cots |
University of the Cumberlands |
So. |
4.00 |
Biology & Chemistry |
| D |
Maja Henriksson (1) |
Keiser University |
Sr. |
3.86 |
Business Administration-Management |
| D |
Becca Mindling |
Spring Arbor University |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Nursing |
| D |
Ariana Stoltzfus |
Spring Arbor University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Criminal Justice |
| M |
Berglind Baldursdottir |
SCAD Savannah |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Architecture |
| M |
Kyoka Koshijima (2) |
Keiser University |
Sr. |
3.68 |
Business Administration-Management |
| M |
Mackenzie Selvius (2)(4) |
Spring Arbor University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Finance |
| F |
Hannah Crum (1) |
Aquinas College |
Sr. |
3.66 |
Business Administration |
| F |
Reese Davidson |
Westmont College |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Mathematics |
| F |
Ines Sommer |
SCAD Savannah |
So. |
4.00 |
Film & Television |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Victoria Heus |
Columbia College (Mo.) |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Sports Management |
| D |
Selena Barnett |
University of the Cumberlands |
Gr. |
3.81 |
Exercise Sport Science |
| D |
Breanna Probst |
Aquinas College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Elementary Education |
| D |
Isabel Remar |
Siena Heights University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| D |
Isabelle Vazquez |
Tennessee Southern |
Sr. |
3.82 |
Management |
| M |
Addie Adame (1)(5) |
Georgia Gwinnett College |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Psychology |
| M |
Laura Navajas (1)(4) |
University of the Cumberlands |
Gr. |
3.98 |
Psychology & Human Services |
| M |
Rae Yoshioka |
Embry-Riddle University (Ariz.) |
So. |
4.00 |
Applied Biology |
| F |
Taylor DeSplinter |
St. Ambrose University |
So. |
3.70 |
Nursing |
| F |
Selah Hopkins |
Trinity Christian College |
Sr. |
3.59 |
Physical Education |
| F |
Sydney Shenk |
Aquinas College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2021
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2021
(4) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2020-21
(5) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2020-21
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Schwartz, Retired, North Dakota State University | Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
Schwartzy2@yahoo.com | (701) 793-0538
Ryan Anderson, University of Central Missouri | Academic All-America® Coordinator of Publicity
rkanderson@ucmo.edu | (660) 543-8091