Northwestern University Athletics
Wildcats Set School-Record For Academic All-Big Ten Honorees
5/27/2021 1:00:00 PM | Baseball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Tennis, Women's Fencing
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern student-athletes set a school-record with 114 Wildcats earning Spring and At-Large Academic All-Big Ten honors, breaking the previous program-record of 101 spring distinctions. The 2020-21 total of 349 recipients shattered the previous school-record of 288 honorees set last year.
The Wildcats have now matched or established a program-record for number of Academic All-Big Ten recipients in seven consecutive years. This marks the 11th consecutive year that Northwestern has eclipsed 200 student-athletes earning Academic All-Big Ten honors, and the seventh consecutive spring with 80 or more recipients.
Fencing tallied 22 recipients, the most in the Conference, while softball's 17 honorees and men's tennis' ten also led the Big Ten.
All eight of lacrosse and softball's First-Team All-Big Ten honorees also earned academic distinction. Izzy Scane, Lauren Gilbert, Lindsey McKone and Ally Palermo earned both honors for lacrosse, while Rachel Lewis, Skyler Shellmyer, Jordyn Rudd and Danielle Williams led the way for the softball program. Additionally, Irene Kim earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for women's golf after being named Big Ten Golfer of the Year last month.
Morgan Newport (softball), Brennan Dwyer (lacrosse), Allie Berkery (lacrosse), David Nyfjall (men's golf), and John Driscoll III (men's golf) all earned Second-Team All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten honors this season.
Eight Northwestern sports are eligible for spring awards. To be eligible for an Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners in at least their second academic year at their institution carrying a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
The conference office will also present the Distinguished Scholar Award at a later date. Qualifying students must be in at least their second year at their institution while earning at least a 3.7 GPA for the 2019-20 academic year.
Baseball (22)
Anthony Alepra Sr. Physics Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ryan Bader Sr. Economics Mukwonago, Wisc.
Charles Bourbon Sr. Communications Riverwoods, IL
Anthony Calarco Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Wilmette, IL
Scott Christie Gr. Master of Management Studies Oak Park, IL
Thomas D'Alise Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Lubbock, TX
Michael Doherty Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Sandwich, MA
David Dunn Sr. Economics Alpharetta, GA
Jack Dyke So. Learning and Organizational Change San Francisco, CA
Shawn Goosenberg Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Encino, CA
Parker Hanks Jr. Economics Ozark, MO
Stephen Hrustich So. Learning and Organizational Change Lilburn, GA
Leo Kaplan Sr. Industrial Engineering Santa Monica, CA
Sam Lawrence Sr. Secondary Teaching Winfield, IL
William Lavelle Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Cleveland, OH
Evan Minarovic So. Undeclared The Woodlands, TX
Jack Pagliarini Sr. Economics Springboro, OH
Reed Smith So. Learning and Organizational Change Cypress, TX
Luke Tanner So. Undeclared Los Angeles, CA
Michael Trautwein Jr. Economics Johns Creek, GA
Tyler Uberstine Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Manhattan Beach, CA
Men's Golf (6)
Yannick Artigolle Jr. Human Development & Psych Services Hong Kong
John Driscoll III Jr. Economics Lake Mary, FL
James Imai So. Economics Brookline, MA
Eric McIntosh Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Edinburgh, Scotland
Harrison Murphy Sr. Learning and Organizational Change McKinney, TX
David Nyfjall Jr. Statistics Uppsala, Sweden
Men's Tennis (10)
Russell Berdusco So. Economics Bradenton, Fla.
Simen Bratholm Jr. Economics Oslo, Norway
Nicholas Brookes Sr. Economics Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Chris Ephron Gr. Post Baccalaureate Pensacola, FL
Antonioni Fasano Sr. Communications Sau Paulo, Brazil
Steven Forman Jr. Economics Troy, MI
AJ Joshi Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Longhill, NJ
Andrew Pickens Jr. Biological Science Cary, NC
Natan Spear So. Chemical Engineering Chicago, IL
Dominik Stary Gr. Master of Management Studies Pilsen, Czech Republic
Women's Golf (7)
Irene Kim So. Communication Studies La Palma, CA
Jane Lu Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Shanghai, China
Brooke Riley Gr. Sports Administration Manteca, CA
Kelly Sim Jr. Psychology Edgewater, NJ
Kelly Su Jr. Computer Science Scottsdale, AZ
Julia Tournant Sr. Mathematics Paris, France
Rou Yin So. Psychology Quzhou, China
Lax (24)
Dylan Amonte So. Communication Studies Norwell, MA
Madeleine Balter So. Learning & Organizational Change Wellesley, MA
Allie Berkery Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Bronxville, NJ
Hunter Chadwick So. Learning & Organizational Change Severna Park, MD
Carson Copeland Sr. Legal Studies Houston, TX
Kate Copeland Sr. Learning & Organizational Change Houston, TX
Erin Coykendall So. Human Communication Sciences Spencerport, NY
Madison Doucette Jr. Manufacturing & Design Eng West Chester, PA
Brennan Dwyer Sr. Communication Studies Winnetka, IL
Lauren Gilbert Sr. Journalism Lake Oswego, OR
Hannah Gillespie So. Communication Studies Newton Square, PA
Jillian Girardi Sr. Communication Studies Watertown, NY
Megan Gordon Sr. Communication Studies Wantagh, NY
Elle Hansen Jr. Communication Studies Cohasset, MA
Eve Hritzuk So. Human Development in Context Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Emma Jaques Jr. Journalism Darien, Conn
Johanna Locher-Kingsfield So. Undeclared Wheaton, IL
Lindsey McKone Gr. Data Science Bellaire, TX
Allison Palermo Sr. Communication Studies Seaford, NY
Katharine Paliotta Sr. Learning & Organizational Change Westport, Conn
Taylor Pinzone Sr. Communication Studies Waltham, MA
Isabelle Scane Jr. Human Communication Sciences Clarkston, MI
Katie Shanley So. Communication Studies Fayetteville, NY
Kiera Shanley So. Learning & Organizational Change Fayetteville, NY
Women's Tennis (7)
Julie Byrne Gr. Master of Management Studies Dublin, Ireland
Briana Crowley So. Communication Studies Battle Ground, Ind.
Clarissa Hand Jr. Communication Studies Moorestown, NH
Hannah McColgan Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Stockport, Great Britain
Inci Ogut Sr. Communication Studies Istanbul, Turkey
Caroline Pozo Sr. Communication Studies St. Louis, MO
Vanessa Streng Sr. Communication Studies Duluth, GA
Softball (17)
Lauren Caldrone Jr. Statistics Mt Prospect, IL
Nicole Cuchran Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Downers Grove, IL
MacKenzie Dunlap Sr. Communication Studies Crown Point, IN
Lauren Dvorak Jr. Cognitive Science San Diego, CA
Emelia Farnam So. Chemistry Crystal Lake, IL
Grace Huff So. Biomedical Engineering Palatine, IL
Rachel Lewis Sr. Learning & Organizational Change Liberty Township, OH
Maeve Nelson Jr. Economics River Forest, IL
Makenna Nelson So. Undeclared Scottsdale, AZ
Morgan Newport Gr. Sports Administration Dekalb, IL
Kendall Peterson So. Learning & Organizational Change Barrington, IL
Jordyn Rudd Jr. Political Science Greenwood, Ind
Skyler Shellmyer Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Urbandale, IA
Samantha Stanley Jr. Political Science Del Mar, CA
Sydney Supple So. Journalism Oshkosh, WI
Danielle Williams Jr. Human Development in Context Pleasanton, CA
Angela Zedak So. Biological Sciences Chicago, IL
Fencing (23)
Marta Amador Molina Sr. Biological Science Madrid, Spain
Justine Banbury Sr. Journalism Grand Rapids, MI
Isabelle Banin So. Journalism New York City, NY
Anna Biasco So. Economics Glenview, IL
Blodwen Bindas So. Undeclared Fair Haven, NJ
Alyssa Chen Jr. Mechanical Engineering San Diego, CA
Celia Crompton So. Linguistics Franklin, MI
Doreen Du Jr. Journalism Shanghai, China
Julia Falinska Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Warsaw, Poland
Sarah Filby Sr. Journalism Edina, MN
Ananya Gupta Jr. Economics Chicago, IL
Ilsa Hoffman So. Undeclared Red Hook, NY
Natalie Kim Jr. Industrial Engineering Glenview, IL
Jerrica Liao Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Saratoga, CA
Hannah Marques So. Biomedical Engineering Panama City, Panama
Isabella Min Sr. Communication Studies Cresskill, NJ
Elina Moon Jr. Neuroscience Duluth, GA
Thea Nguyen So. Psychology Irvine, CA
Dhruthi Reddy Sr. Biological Sciences Dayton, NJ
Emma Scala Jr. Economics San Francisco, CA
Julia Shalansky So. Social Policy Providence, RI
Sofia Simontov Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Seattle, WA
Abigail Swallow Jr. Social Policy Seattle, WA
The Wildcats have now matched or established a program-record for number of Academic All-Big Ten recipients in seven consecutive years. This marks the 11th consecutive year that Northwestern has eclipsed 200 student-athletes earning Academic All-Big Ten honors, and the seventh consecutive spring with 80 or more recipients.
Fencing tallied 22 recipients, the most in the Conference, while softball's 17 honorees and men's tennis' ten also led the Big Ten.
All eight of lacrosse and softball's First-Team All-Big Ten honorees also earned academic distinction. Izzy Scane, Lauren Gilbert, Lindsey McKone and Ally Palermo earned both honors for lacrosse, while Rachel Lewis, Skyler Shellmyer, Jordyn Rudd and Danielle Williams led the way for the softball program. Additionally, Irene Kim earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for women's golf after being named Big Ten Golfer of the Year last month.
Morgan Newport (softball), Brennan Dwyer (lacrosse), Allie Berkery (lacrosse), David Nyfjall (men's golf), and John Driscoll III (men's golf) all earned Second-Team All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten honors this season.
Eight Northwestern sports are eligible for spring awards. To be eligible for an Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners in at least their second academic year at their institution carrying a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
The conference office will also present the Distinguished Scholar Award at a later date. Qualifying students must be in at least their second year at their institution while earning at least a 3.7 GPA for the 2019-20 academic year.
Baseball (22)
Anthony Alepra Sr. Physics Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ryan Bader Sr. Economics Mukwonago, Wisc.
Charles Bourbon Sr. Communications Riverwoods, IL
Anthony Calarco Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Wilmette, IL
Scott Christie Gr. Master of Management Studies Oak Park, IL
Thomas D'Alise Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Lubbock, TX
Michael Doherty Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Sandwich, MA
David Dunn Sr. Economics Alpharetta, GA
Jack Dyke So. Learning and Organizational Change San Francisco, CA
Shawn Goosenberg Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Encino, CA
Parker Hanks Jr. Economics Ozark, MO
Stephen Hrustich So. Learning and Organizational Change Lilburn, GA
Leo Kaplan Sr. Industrial Engineering Santa Monica, CA
Sam Lawrence Sr. Secondary Teaching Winfield, IL
William Lavelle Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Cleveland, OH
Evan Minarovic So. Undeclared The Woodlands, TX
Jack Pagliarini Sr. Economics Springboro, OH
Reed Smith So. Learning and Organizational Change Cypress, TX
Luke Tanner So. Undeclared Los Angeles, CA
Michael Trautwein Jr. Economics Johns Creek, GA
Tyler Uberstine Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Manhattan Beach, CA
Men's Golf (6)
Yannick Artigolle Jr. Human Development & Psych Services Hong Kong
John Driscoll III Jr. Economics Lake Mary, FL
James Imai So. Economics Brookline, MA
Eric McIntosh Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Edinburgh, Scotland
Harrison Murphy Sr. Learning and Organizational Change McKinney, TX
David Nyfjall Jr. Statistics Uppsala, Sweden
Men's Tennis (10)
Russell Berdusco So. Economics Bradenton, Fla.
Simen Bratholm Jr. Economics Oslo, Norway
Nicholas Brookes Sr. Economics Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Chris Ephron Gr. Post Baccalaureate Pensacola, FL
Antonioni Fasano Sr. Communications Sau Paulo, Brazil
Steven Forman Jr. Economics Troy, MI
AJ Joshi Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Longhill, NJ
Andrew Pickens Jr. Biological Science Cary, NC
Natan Spear So. Chemical Engineering Chicago, IL
Dominik Stary Gr. Master of Management Studies Pilsen, Czech Republic
Women's Golf (7)
Irene Kim So. Communication Studies La Palma, CA
Jane Lu Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Shanghai, China
Brooke Riley Gr. Sports Administration Manteca, CA
Kelly Sim Jr. Psychology Edgewater, NJ
Kelly Su Jr. Computer Science Scottsdale, AZ
Julia Tournant Sr. Mathematics Paris, France
Rou Yin So. Psychology Quzhou, China
Lax (24)
Dylan Amonte So. Communication Studies Norwell, MA
Madeleine Balter So. Learning & Organizational Change Wellesley, MA
Allie Berkery Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Bronxville, NJ
Hunter Chadwick So. Learning & Organizational Change Severna Park, MD
Carson Copeland Sr. Legal Studies Houston, TX
Kate Copeland Sr. Learning & Organizational Change Houston, TX
Erin Coykendall So. Human Communication Sciences Spencerport, NY
Madison Doucette Jr. Manufacturing & Design Eng West Chester, PA
Brennan Dwyer Sr. Communication Studies Winnetka, IL
Lauren Gilbert Sr. Journalism Lake Oswego, OR
Hannah Gillespie So. Communication Studies Newton Square, PA
Jillian Girardi Sr. Communication Studies Watertown, NY
Megan Gordon Sr. Communication Studies Wantagh, NY
Elle Hansen Jr. Communication Studies Cohasset, MA
Eve Hritzuk So. Human Development in Context Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Emma Jaques Jr. Journalism Darien, Conn
Johanna Locher-Kingsfield So. Undeclared Wheaton, IL
Lindsey McKone Gr. Data Science Bellaire, TX
Allison Palermo Sr. Communication Studies Seaford, NY
Katharine Paliotta Sr. Learning & Organizational Change Westport, Conn
Taylor Pinzone Sr. Communication Studies Waltham, MA
Isabelle Scane Jr. Human Communication Sciences Clarkston, MI
Katie Shanley So. Communication Studies Fayetteville, NY
Kiera Shanley So. Learning & Organizational Change Fayetteville, NY
Women's Tennis (7)
Julie Byrne Gr. Master of Management Studies Dublin, Ireland
Briana Crowley So. Communication Studies Battle Ground, Ind.
Clarissa Hand Jr. Communication Studies Moorestown, NH
Hannah McColgan Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Stockport, Great Britain
Inci Ogut Sr. Communication Studies Istanbul, Turkey
Caroline Pozo Sr. Communication Studies St. Louis, MO
Vanessa Streng Sr. Communication Studies Duluth, GA
Softball (17)
Lauren Caldrone Jr. Statistics Mt Prospect, IL
Nicole Cuchran Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Downers Grove, IL
MacKenzie Dunlap Sr. Communication Studies Crown Point, IN
Lauren Dvorak Jr. Cognitive Science San Diego, CA
Emelia Farnam So. Chemistry Crystal Lake, IL
Grace Huff So. Biomedical Engineering Palatine, IL
Rachel Lewis Sr. Learning & Organizational Change Liberty Township, OH
Maeve Nelson Jr. Economics River Forest, IL
Makenna Nelson So. Undeclared Scottsdale, AZ
Morgan Newport Gr. Sports Administration Dekalb, IL
Kendall Peterson So. Learning & Organizational Change Barrington, IL
Jordyn Rudd Jr. Political Science Greenwood, Ind
Skyler Shellmyer Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Urbandale, IA
Samantha Stanley Jr. Political Science Del Mar, CA
Sydney Supple So. Journalism Oshkosh, WI
Danielle Williams Jr. Human Development in Context Pleasanton, CA
Angela Zedak So. Biological Sciences Chicago, IL
Fencing (23)
Marta Amador Molina Sr. Biological Science Madrid, Spain
Justine Banbury Sr. Journalism Grand Rapids, MI
Isabelle Banin So. Journalism New York City, NY
Anna Biasco So. Economics Glenview, IL
Blodwen Bindas So. Undeclared Fair Haven, NJ
Alyssa Chen Jr. Mechanical Engineering San Diego, CA
Celia Crompton So. Linguistics Franklin, MI
Doreen Du Jr. Journalism Shanghai, China
Julia Falinska Jr. Learning and Organizational Change Warsaw, Poland
Sarah Filby Sr. Journalism Edina, MN
Ananya Gupta Jr. Economics Chicago, IL
Ilsa Hoffman So. Undeclared Red Hook, NY
Natalie Kim Jr. Industrial Engineering Glenview, IL
Jerrica Liao Jr. Learning & Organizational Change Saratoga, CA
Hannah Marques So. Biomedical Engineering Panama City, Panama
Isabella Min Sr. Communication Studies Cresskill, NJ
Elina Moon Jr. Neuroscience Duluth, GA
Thea Nguyen So. Psychology Irvine, CA
Dhruthi Reddy Sr. Biological Sciences Dayton, NJ
Emma Scala Jr. Economics San Francisco, CA
Julia Shalansky So. Social Policy Providence, RI
Sofia Simontov Sr. Learning and Organizational Change Seattle, WA
Abigail Swallow Jr. Social Policy Seattle, WA
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