13 Women’s Wrestlers Earn Scholar All-American Status

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13 Women’s Wrestlers Earn Scholar All-American Status

3/14/2025 9:49:00 AM | Women's Wrestling

Pios record a program-best 13 Scholar All-Americans

By: Samantha Carey

MANHEIM, Pa . – The Sacred Heart University women's wrestling team achieved another program milestone, with 13 student-athletes earning spots on the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) NCAA Scholar All-American list, as announced on Thursday afternoon.

A total of 395 scholar-athletes from 67 institutions nationwide are being honored for their remarkable achievements. These outstanding student-athletes have demonstrated excellence both on the mat and in the classroom, meeting one of the following academic and athletic criteria:

A top eight placer at nationals and at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Competed in a minimum of 15 matches that are recorded in TRACKWRESTLING and has at least a 3.5 Cumulative GPA
Was a national qualifier and has at least a 3.25 Cumulative GPA

North Central College led the group with 21 honorees, followed by Presbyterian College with 16 All-Americans and Wartburg College with 14. Additionally, Sacred Heart boasted 13 recipients, while the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point landed 12 recipients, and Huntington College and the University of Iowa had 11.

NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer commended these exceptional athletes for their unwavering dedication and excellence both on and off the mat. Moyer stated, "The NWCA is proud to honor these outstanding individuals who demonstrate excellence on the mat and in the classroom as well."

Representing the Pioneers were Elleahna Anderson (131), Love Daley (160), Cailan Drake (124), Madeline Hodges (207), Nohea Moniz (117), Lauren Nguyen (110), Madison Sandquist (180), Temi Sanusi (145), Jacklyn Smith (180), Tiffany Stoshak (103), Tayla Tildsley (145), Ahsia Torres (103), and Samantha Yap (117).

In addition to being named Scholar All-American, Sandquist earned All-America status at the 2025 NCWWC National Championship in Coralville, Iowa. Sandquist finished the two-day event placing seventh at 180 pounds, earning her fourth straight All-American honor.