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Emily Antunes dribbles the ball through the midfield against Quinnipiac

Emily Antunes Recognized As A NFHCA Division I Scholar Of Distinction.

2/16/2023 1:27:00 PM | Field Hockey

The award honors student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the first semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The National Field Hockey Coaches Association recognized more than 250 student-athletes as NFHCA Division I Scholars of Distinction on Feb. 16. Providence College junior defender Emily Antunes (Lebanon, N.J.) was among the list of honorees.
 
The Scholars of Distinction program recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the first semester of the 2022-23 academic year.
 
Antunes is a three-time NFHCA Division I All-Academic Squad selection and earned Scholar of Distinction status for the first time. She is pursuing her undergraduate degree in health policy management and is completing a minor in Black studies.
 
On the field, Antunes has been a staple in the Friars' defensive unit. She has played in 40 career game and has appeared in the starting line-up each time. 
 
To view the NFHCA's official release and all of this year's award winners, please click here: NFHCA Division I Scholars of Distinction.
 
 
- GO FRIARS! -
 
 
 

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