NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The National Tenpin Coaches Association recognized both the Sacred Heart University women's bowling team as well as 20 student-athletes for All-Academic honors.
 
The NTCA grants the All-Academic Team Award to programs that boast a 3.2 cumulative grade point average or higher for the academic school year. During 2021-22, the Pioneers posted an impressive 3.71 GPA  and were among the top 10 programs in the country. The team laurel marks the third-straight year that the Pioneers were awarded for their team academic efforts.
 
Over 95% of the Pioneer roster earned a 3.40 GPA or higher during the past academic year and are among 397 honorees across the country to collect NTCA All-Academic recognition. The 20 student-athletes include:
 
Morgan Brunet (1)– Accounting
Madison Cacciola (1)– Buisness Economics  
Nicole Cona (3) – Accounting
Paige Donovan (2) – Communication Disorders
Darcy Fruhschein (1)– Interdisciplinary Studies
Shannon Gaffney (1)– Health Science: Healthcare Administration
Rachel Glowniak (1) – Mathematics
Jacqueline Gonzalez (1) – Political Science
Ryann Greene (2) – Accounting
Colby Jones (2) – Master of Arts: Communications & Public Relations
Nancy Kohut (1) – Accounting
Hannah Manetta (2)– Interdisciplinary Studies
Marissa Mele (1) – Graphic Design
Sarah Steffens (2) – Nursing
Erin Tumbrello (2) – Health Science: Public Health
Nicole Vaccariello (3) – Psychology
Rae Valt (2) - Exercise Science