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Seven Eagles Earn Academic All-MAC

12/6/2023 2:00:00 PM | Soccer

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Seven Eastern Michigan University soccer student-athletes have been named Academic All-Mid-American Conference, the conference office announced Wednesday, Dec. 6.
 
The seven Eagles that garnered Academic All-MAC honors are senior Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon East), juniors Sophia D'Ambra (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard South)Meagan Lukowski (Bay City, Mich./Bay City), and Ashley Schneider (Johnstown, Ohio/Johnstown Monroe), sophomores Lily Spotak (Palatine, Ill./William Fremd)Mary Grimes (Commerce Township, Mich./Walled Lake Central), and Secora Johnson (Galena, Ohio/Olentangy Orange).

Holllingsworth earned the honor for the third time in her career while D'Ambra, Lukowski, and Schneider each earned the award in 2022. Spotak, Grimes, and Johnson are first-time recipients.
 
The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport.

Hollingsworth, who is getting her master's in molecular/cellular biology, played in all 19 matches, making 17 starts. Hollingsworth tallied two shots, one of which was on-target. Hollingsworth played the full 90 minutes in three-straight matches from Sept. 7 through Sept. 21.
 
D'Ambra, a marketing major, led the Eagles in minutes with 1,587 minutes played or 83.4 minutes per match. D'Ambra tallied 15 shots with six coming on-frame from her midfield position. She was one of four Eagles that started all 19 matches.
 
Lukowski, a marketing major, tied for the team's lead with five goals scored, highlighted by her three-point performance at Bowling Green State University, Oct. 8, in which she scored and tallied an assist. Lukowski led EMU with 42 shots and 25 shots on goal while her 11 points ranked third on the squad. She was one of four Eagles that started in all 19 matches.

Schneider, a sport management major, was one of four Eagles that started all 19 matches. Schneider was second on the team with 1580 minutes played or 83.2 minutes per match. She fired five shots on the season, one of which was on-frame. Schneider played all 90 minutes in 12 matches.
 
Spotak, a biology major, played in all 19 matches, making 10 starts. Spotak put the Eagles ahead with her first career goal against Ball State University, Sept. 24. She also tallied an assist against Bowling Green, Oct. 8. The forward finished the season with 12 shots, half of which were on-goal. Spotak has played in all 40 possible matches during her two-year career.

Grimes, an exercise science major, provided stability to the Eagles' backline, starting 18 of the team's 19 matches. Grimes scored her first career goal against Kent State University, Sept. 28, as she equalized the match at 1-1 in the 36th minute. She finished the season with six shots, five of which were on-target.
 
Johnson, a biology major, was another key piece to EMU's backline, playing in all 19 matches while making 16 starts. Johnson tallied four shots, one of which came on-frame. Johnson has played in 39-of-40 possible matches in her two-year career.
 
2023 Women's Soccer Academic All-MAC Team
Akron (8)
Katie Stafford, Sr., Biomedical Sciences, 3.92 GPA
Emma King, So., Education, 3.796 GPA
Katharina Bilz, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.739 GPA
Ella Hadley, Jr., Business Administration, 3.716 GPA
Morgan Pentz, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.534 GPA
Caitlin Bruni, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.498 GPA
Quinn Casey, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.470 GPA
Laurie-Anne Renaud, Jr., Public Relations, 3.286 GPA
 
Ball State (14)
Lexi Fraley, So., Predental Preparation, 4.00 GPA
Emily Roper, So., Finance, 4.00 GPA
Maria Broering, Sr,, Chemistry, 4.000 GPA
Avery Fenchel, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.975 GPA
Kaitlyn Fraser, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.967 GPA
Kira Verburg, So., Biology, 3.938 GPA
Ryann Locante, Sr., Business Administration, 3.896 GPA
Delaney Caldwell, So., Elementary Education, 3.849 GPA
Alex McPhee, Jr., Physical Education and Health, 3.849 GPA
Bethany Moser, R-Jr., Communications Studies, 3.779 GPA
Maya Millis, Jr., Strategic Communications: Advertising, 3.741 GPA
Paige Munar, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.557 GPA
Tori Monaco, So., Media, 3.378 GPA
Sami Bird, So., Exercise Science, 3.326 GPA
 
Bowling Green (12)
Lili Berg, Sr., Human Movement Sport Leisure Studies, 4.000 GPA
Lexi Czerwien, Sr., Exercise Science/Sports Medicine, 4.000 GPA
Maya Dean, Sr., Biology, 4.000 GPA
Jaden Frigerio, So., Economics, 4.000 GPA
Isabelle Gilmore, Jr., Finance, 4.000 GPA
Jayna Searles, So., Exercise Science, 4.000 GPA
Katie Cox, 5-Sr., Fashion Merchandising & Product Development, 3.974 GPA
Rylee Clark, Sr., Biology, 3.954 GPA
Makenzie Ortman, 5-Sr., Construction Management & Technology, 3.863 GPA
Emilie Gardner, Sr., Dietetics, 3.816 GPA
Brynn Gardner, So., Nursing, 3.723 GPA
Madison Vukas, So., Biology, 3.366 GPA
 
Buffalo (12)
Sarah Woods, So., Health and Human Services, 4.0 GPA
Olivia Bizzoni, Sr., Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, 3.906 GPA
Emily Lazenby, Fifth Year, History, 3.891 GPA
Kaya Schultz, Jr., Public Health, 3.862 GPA
Leah Wengender, Fifth year, Business Administration, 3.819 GPA
Ashleigh Fortunate, Jr., Criminology, 3.801 GPA
Ellie Simmons, So., Exercise Science, 3.647 GPA
Kaylin Ricci, Jr., Health and Human Services, 3.617 GPA
Arianna Zumpano, Jr., Mathematics, 3.594 GPA
Marissa Foster, So., Public Health, 3.548 GPA
Katie Krohn, So., Communication, 3.429 GPA
Ashley Reyes, So., Exercise Science, 3.256 GPA
 
Central Michigan (7)
Matilda Melin, Sr., Sociology, 3.90 GPA
Allison LaPoint, R-Jr., Exercise Science, 3.82 GPA
Elizabeth Chlystun, Sr., Neuroscience, 3.81 GPA
Ashley Scesniak, Jr., Biology, 3.69 GPA
Lauren Walker, So., Recreational Therapy, 3.5 GPA
Jaelyn Dobrowolski, R-Jr., Biology, 3.44 GPA
Kerry Northcutt, R-So., Exercise Science, 3.43 GPA
 
Eastern Michigan (7)
Mary Grimes, So., Exercise Science, 4.00 GPA
Secora Johnson, So, Biology, 3.97 GPA
Sophia D'Ambra, Jr., Marketing, 3.87 GPA
Lily Spotak, So., Biology, 3.86 GPA
Meagan Lukowski, Jr., Marketing, 3.83 GPA
Ashley Schneider, Jr., Sport Management, 3.73 GPA
Tiffanie Hollingsworth, Sr., M.S. Molecular/Cellular Biology, 3.71 GPA
 
Kent State (11)
Sarah Melén, Graduate Student, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, 3.992 GPA
Giulia Giovinazzi, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.933 GPA
Alisa Arthur, Jr., General Business, 3.927 GPA
Dalaney Ranallo, Sr., Accounting, 3.906 GPA
Lucabella Ralph, Sr., Fashion Merchandising, 3.860 GPA
Taylor English, So., Interior Design, 3.823 GPA
Callie Cunningham, Sr., Psychology, 3.569 GPA
Mary Kate Lape, So., Nursing, 3.453 GPA
Victoria Copfer, Jr., Integrated Language Arts, 3.353 GPA
Kelsey Salopek, So., General Business, 3.342 GPA
Josephina Skillen, Jr., Nursing, 3.321 GPA
 
Miami (10)
Camber Hayes, Sr., Biology/Premedical Studies, 4.0 GPA
Taylor Hamlett, Jr., Biology, 3.97 GPA
Mercedes Schroer, Jr., Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.94 GPA
Bronwen Sears, Fifth Year, earned Bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Business Analytics, 3.85 GPA
Haley Anspach, Sr., Middle Childhood Education, 3.76 GPA
Kylee Beinecke, Jr., Finance, 3.69 GPA
Julia Hoffmann, Sr., Accountancy, 3.68 GPA
Caroline Palmer, So., Sport Management/Sport Communication and Media, 3.63 GPA
Makenna Morrison, Jr., Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.58 GPA
Madeline Schlecht, R-Jr., Emerging Tech: Business and Design, 3.21 GPA
 
Northern Illinois (11)
Abby Zipse, Sr., Psychology - B.A., 3.95 GPA
Abby McHugh, Grad, Curriculum and Instruction -3.911 GPA
Kierah Meier, Sr., Rehabilitation & Disability Services, 3.859 GPA
Madison Frazer, Sr., Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt, 3.798 GPA
Amara Thompkins, Sr., Environmental Studies - B.A., 3.71 GPA
Lea Gruennagel, Jr., Business Administration - B.S., 3.676 GPA
Abby Adams, Sr., Biological Sciences - B.S. – 3.45 GPA
Sadie McGill, R-Senior, Kinesiology, 3.436 GPA
Aubrey Robertson, So., Nutrition, Dietetics, & Wellness, 3.413 GPA
Edith Delgado, Jr., Accountancy, 3.392 GPA
Reegan Kingpavong, Jr., Chemistry-Biochemistry, 3.309 GPA
 
Ohio (13)
Eve Berish, So., Marketing, 4.00 GPA
Maia Kaufman, So., Business, 4.00 GPA
Celeste Sloma, So., Marketing, 4.00 GPA
Carsyn Prigge, Sr., Exercise Physiology, 3.892 GPA
Haley Miller, R-Sr., Exercise Physiology, 3.89 GPA
Rayann Pruss, So., Communication Studies, 3. 782 GPA
Shae Robertson, Sr., Applied Nutrition, 3.658 GPA
Kali Stock, Jr., Biology Pre-Professional, 3.658 GPA
Quintin Tostevin, Jr., Sport Management, 3.606 GPA
Izzi Boyd, Sr., Nursing, 3.54 GPA
Aubrey Rea, Sr., Finance, 3.537 GPA
Kennedy Rieple, Jr., Communication Studies, 3.362 GPA
Scout Murray, So., Psychology, 3.29 GPA
 
Toledo (12)
Madison Medalle, GR; BA Psychology/ MA Social Work, 3.944 GPA
Brielle Young, R-Fr., Nursing, 3.756 GPA
Brooklyn Whitehead, So., Nursing, 3.698 GPA
Karma Amachree, So., Business, 3.607 GPA
Emily Mann, Sr., Human Resource Management, 3.605 GPA
Rylee Michaels, GR, Professional Sales, 3.881GPA
McKenna Schultz, Jr., Law and Social Thought, 3.762 GPA
Grace Turski, Sr., Accounting, 3.601 GPA
Miranda Sullivan, Jr., Business, 3.547 GPA
Chloe Tadolini, Jr., Sociology, 3.445 GPA
Mia Leonetti, Jr., Speech Language Pathology, 3.383 GPA

Western Michigan (12)
Drew Martin, So., Biomedical Sciences, 4.00 GPA
Lauren Boafo, Jr., Psychology, 3.97 GPA
Mira Pierre-Webster, Jr., Nursing, 3.95 GPA
Reagan Wisser, 5th Year, Nursing, 3.94 GPA
Jaden Peck, Jr., Pre-Business, 3.89 GPA
Brooke Bailey, Jr., Biomedical Sciences, 3.85 GPA
Heidi Thomasma, So., Biomedical Sciences, 3.84 GPA
Bria Telemaque, 5th Year, Education and Human Development, 3.74 GPA
Emily Pagett, Jr., Pre-Business, 3.74 GPA
Olivia Brunink, So., Pre-Nursing, 3.56 GPA
Jenna Blackburn, Sr., Pre-Physical Education & Health Ed Teaching, 3.52 GPA
Madi Canada, So., Pre-Finance, 3.33 GPA
 
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