Twelve Pioneers Named to CSC Academic All-District At-Large Teams
6/16/2026 11:19:00 AM | Field Hockey, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Bowling, Women's Fencing, Women's Lacrosse
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Sacred Heart University athletics continued to show its academic prowess this afternoon as 12 Pioneers made the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large Teams, announced today by the organization.
Mikey Adamson (men's ice hockey), Celia Benson (field hockey), Brianna Cooper (field hockey), Nadia Gaberkorn (women's fencing), Brooke Gyllenhaal (women's lacrosse), Pablo Lacayo (men's golf), Will Moulton (men's lacrosse), John Murray (men's lacrosse), Megan Prettyman (women's bowling), Mike Rothberg (men's golf), Hope Tafolla (women's bowling), Felix Trudeau (men's ice hockey) all received Academic All-District recognition this afternoon.
Adamson brought his impressive collegiate career to an outstanding end in 2025-26. The Quincy, Mass., native was named both an Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) Defenseman of the Year Finalist and a First Team All-AHA member. Adamson paced all DI blueliners with a career-best 30 assists—the third most in single-season program history—and tied for second on the Pioneers with a career-high 34 points. He recorded nine multi-point games and scored in three of SHU's six postseason contests. In recognition of his play, he was named a 2025-26 New England Division I All-Star. Academically, Adamson graduated with a General Studies degree, finishing with a cumulative GPA of 3.53.
Sophomore midfielder Benson, a National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Region selection, earned CSC Academic All-District honors for the first time in her career. Benson was also named to the All-NEC First Team this fall. The Scituate, Mass., native started all 18 games for the Pioneers and delivered a strong sophomore campaign in the midfield. A consistent playmaker and key component of Sacred Heart's transition game, Benson totaled 10 points on four goals and two assists. She is a Sport Management major with a 3.93 GPA.
Junior goalkeeper Cooper, the NEC Goalkeeper of the Year and an All-NEC First Team selection, earned CSC Academic All-District honors for the first time in her career. Cooper anchored the Pioneers' defense throughout the season, ranking among the NEC leaders in both save percentage (.727) and goals-against average (1.52). The Pioneers allowed the third-fewest goals in the conference, with Cooper recording one shutout and 56 saves on the year. Her steady presence in goal earned her first All-NEC selection and the conference's top goalkeeper honor. She is a Psychology major with a 3.66 GPA.
Gaberkorn finished the 2025-26 season with an overall dual record 33-22, finishing in the top-6 at the Northeast Fencing Conference (NFC) Championship with a 14-7 record and 18th at the NCAA Regionals with a 7-9 record. A biology major with a 3.71 cumulative grade point average, Gaberkorn was named to the NFC All-Conference Second Team
Gyllenhaal capped her SHU career by earning her first CSC Academic All-District honor. The Abington, Pennsylvania native anchored the Sacred Heart defense throughout her senior campaign. She started all 15 games and emerged as one of the conference's most disruptive defensive players, ranking second in the MAAC in ground balls per game (3.07) and fourth in caused turnovers per game (1.93). She led the Pioneers with 46 ground balls and 29 caused turnovers while adding seven draw controls. Gyllenhaal finished the year ranked 10th nationally in NCAA Division I in ground balls per game (3.07). She also helped lead a Sacred Heart defense that ranked 14th nationally in caused turnovers per game (11.20). She ended her senior year with a 3.867 cumulative GPA as a Sports Management major.
Lacayo owned an adjusted scoring average of 73.5 as a senior, finishing second on the team on his way to being named First Team All-MAAC. Over 10 events, the Managua, Nicaragua, native tallied six top 10s and a pair of top 3s. His season was highlighted by third-place showings at the SHU Fall Classic and SHU Spring Break Invite. Lacayo finished the MAAC championship tied for the team lead in a tie for sixth place. In the classroom, he graduated this spring with a Business Economics degree, posting a cumulative GPA of 3.93.
Senior attackman Moulton earns CSC Academic All-District honors for the second consecutive season. Earlier this year, Moulton earned First Team All-MAAC recognition following a strong senior campaign. He ranked fourth on the team with 32 points, sixth with 16 goals, and third with 16 assists. Moulton recorded nine multi-point performances, scored multiple goals in five games, and posted a season-high five points on two occasions. He also tallied his 100th career point on April 22 against Iona. Moulton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a 3.93 GPA.
Senior midfielder Murray earns CSC Academic All-District honors for the first time in his career. Murray garnered All-America recognition twice this season after being named the MAAC Player of the Year and earning First Team All-MAAC honors. He finished the season tied for the team lead with 33 goals and ranked second with 44 points. Murray graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and a 3.60 GPA.
Prettyman put the finishing touches on an outstanding SHU career with a great 2025-26. The senior from Deptford, N.J., was named an NCBCA All-American and served as the team's main setup bowler, meaning she'd throw the ninth frame to set up the anchor in the 10th. Prettyman ranked third among setup bowlers in the NCAA with a 57.8% strike percentage. She was one of just six bowlers named to Conference USA's All-Academic Team. She ends her time at SHU with a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Rothberg joined Lacayo on the All-MAAC First Team after competing in all 12 events for the team in 2025-26. The Fairfield native tallied five top-10 showings, including a season-best second at the Iona-hosted Wykagyl Collegiate. He also tied Lacayo for the team lead at the MAAC Championship, finishing in a tie for sixth to make the All-Tournament Team. Rothberg is pursuing a master's degree in Business Analytics and Applied AI and maintains a cumulative GPA of 4.0.
Tafolla had an outstanding senior season, earning All-American honors from both the NTCA and the NCBCA. Her All-American honor from the NTCA is the first for a Pioneer since Rachel Bamford received the award in 2021. Tafolla held the important position as SHU's anchor for most of the season, leading the team in the Player Composite Performance Index (PCPI) at 31st. The PCPI is a measure that combines identified categories and compares all NCAA bowler performances. At graduation, Tafolla held a cumulative GPA of 3.80 as an Electrical Engineering major.
Trudeau capped his collegiate career with one of the best seasons in Pioneer history, finishing second in goals (25) and fourth in points (48) in single-season program history. He finished the year with the national lead in power play goals (12), second in total goals and tied for fifth in points. He was also tied for second with two hat tricks and third with five game-winning goals. Trudeau's accolades include being named Second Team All-America by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) and CCM, in addition to AHA Player and Forward of the Year, and scoring champion honors, while being a top ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. In the classroom, Trudeau maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.71 as a Sport Management major.
Mikey Adamson (men's ice hockey), Celia Benson (field hockey), Brianna Cooper (field hockey), Nadia Gaberkorn (women's fencing), Brooke Gyllenhaal (women's lacrosse), Pablo Lacayo (men's golf), Will Moulton (men's lacrosse), John Murray (men's lacrosse), Megan Prettyman (women's bowling), Mike Rothberg (men's golf), Hope Tafolla (women's bowling), Felix Trudeau (men's ice hockey) all received Academic All-District recognition this afternoon.
Adamson brought his impressive collegiate career to an outstanding end in 2025-26. The Quincy, Mass., native was named both an Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) Defenseman of the Year Finalist and a First Team All-AHA member. Adamson paced all DI blueliners with a career-best 30 assists—the third most in single-season program history—and tied for second on the Pioneers with a career-high 34 points. He recorded nine multi-point games and scored in three of SHU's six postseason contests. In recognition of his play, he was named a 2025-26 New England Division I All-Star. Academically, Adamson graduated with a General Studies degree, finishing with a cumulative GPA of 3.53.
Sophomore midfielder Benson, a National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Region selection, earned CSC Academic All-District honors for the first time in her career. Benson was also named to the All-NEC First Team this fall. The Scituate, Mass., native started all 18 games for the Pioneers and delivered a strong sophomore campaign in the midfield. A consistent playmaker and key component of Sacred Heart's transition game, Benson totaled 10 points on four goals and two assists. She is a Sport Management major with a 3.93 GPA.
Junior goalkeeper Cooper, the NEC Goalkeeper of the Year and an All-NEC First Team selection, earned CSC Academic All-District honors for the first time in her career. Cooper anchored the Pioneers' defense throughout the season, ranking among the NEC leaders in both save percentage (.727) and goals-against average (1.52). The Pioneers allowed the third-fewest goals in the conference, with Cooper recording one shutout and 56 saves on the year. Her steady presence in goal earned her first All-NEC selection and the conference's top goalkeeper honor. She is a Psychology major with a 3.66 GPA.
Gaberkorn finished the 2025-26 season with an overall dual record 33-22, finishing in the top-6 at the Northeast Fencing Conference (NFC) Championship with a 14-7 record and 18th at the NCAA Regionals with a 7-9 record. A biology major with a 3.71 cumulative grade point average, Gaberkorn was named to the NFC All-Conference Second Team
Gyllenhaal capped her SHU career by earning her first CSC Academic All-District honor. The Abington, Pennsylvania native anchored the Sacred Heart defense throughout her senior campaign. She started all 15 games and emerged as one of the conference's most disruptive defensive players, ranking second in the MAAC in ground balls per game (3.07) and fourth in caused turnovers per game (1.93). She led the Pioneers with 46 ground balls and 29 caused turnovers while adding seven draw controls. Gyllenhaal finished the year ranked 10th nationally in NCAA Division I in ground balls per game (3.07). She also helped lead a Sacred Heart defense that ranked 14th nationally in caused turnovers per game (11.20). She ended her senior year with a 3.867 cumulative GPA as a Sports Management major.
Lacayo owned an adjusted scoring average of 73.5 as a senior, finishing second on the team on his way to being named First Team All-MAAC. Over 10 events, the Managua, Nicaragua, native tallied six top 10s and a pair of top 3s. His season was highlighted by third-place showings at the SHU Fall Classic and SHU Spring Break Invite. Lacayo finished the MAAC championship tied for the team lead in a tie for sixth place. In the classroom, he graduated this spring with a Business Economics degree, posting a cumulative GPA of 3.93.
Senior attackman Moulton earns CSC Academic All-District honors for the second consecutive season. Earlier this year, Moulton earned First Team All-MAAC recognition following a strong senior campaign. He ranked fourth on the team with 32 points, sixth with 16 goals, and third with 16 assists. Moulton recorded nine multi-point performances, scored multiple goals in five games, and posted a season-high five points on two occasions. He also tallied his 100th career point on April 22 against Iona. Moulton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a 3.93 GPA.
Senior midfielder Murray earns CSC Academic All-District honors for the first time in his career. Murray garnered All-America recognition twice this season after being named the MAAC Player of the Year and earning First Team All-MAAC honors. He finished the season tied for the team lead with 33 goals and ranked second with 44 points. Murray graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and a 3.60 GPA.
Prettyman put the finishing touches on an outstanding SHU career with a great 2025-26. The senior from Deptford, N.J., was named an NCBCA All-American and served as the team's main setup bowler, meaning she'd throw the ninth frame to set up the anchor in the 10th. Prettyman ranked third among setup bowlers in the NCAA with a 57.8% strike percentage. She was one of just six bowlers named to Conference USA's All-Academic Team. She ends her time at SHU with a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Rothberg joined Lacayo on the All-MAAC First Team after competing in all 12 events for the team in 2025-26. The Fairfield native tallied five top-10 showings, including a season-best second at the Iona-hosted Wykagyl Collegiate. He also tied Lacayo for the team lead at the MAAC Championship, finishing in a tie for sixth to make the All-Tournament Team. Rothberg is pursuing a master's degree in Business Analytics and Applied AI and maintains a cumulative GPA of 4.0.
Tafolla had an outstanding senior season, earning All-American honors from both the NTCA and the NCBCA. Her All-American honor from the NTCA is the first for a Pioneer since Rachel Bamford received the award in 2021. Tafolla held the important position as SHU's anchor for most of the season, leading the team in the Player Composite Performance Index (PCPI) at 31st. The PCPI is a measure that combines identified categories and compares all NCAA bowler performances. At graduation, Tafolla held a cumulative GPA of 3.80 as an Electrical Engineering major.
Trudeau capped his collegiate career with one of the best seasons in Pioneer history, finishing second in goals (25) and fourth in points (48) in single-season program history. He finished the year with the national lead in power play goals (12), second in total goals and tied for fifth in points. He was also tied for second with two hat tricks and third with five game-winning goals. Trudeau's accolades include being named Second Team All-America by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) and CCM, in addition to AHA Player and Forward of the Year, and scoring champion honors, while being a top ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. In the classroom, Trudeau maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.71 as a Sport Management major.
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