DELAND, Fla. — The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) recognized Stetson Women's Lacrosse for its outstanding performance in the classroom during the 2025-26 academic year, naming the Hatters an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad while also placing 16 student-athletes on the Division I Academic Honor Roll.
The IWLCA Academic Honor Squad distinction is awarded to programs that post a team grade point average of 3.20 or higher for the academic year. Stetson was one of 122 NCAA Division I programs to receive the honor.
In addition to the team recognition, 16 Hatters earned spots on the IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll, which recognizes junior, senior, and graduate student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Stetson's 2026 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll selections include:
- Emma Arrigo, Accounting
- Alexis Bird, Elementary Education/Environmental Studies
- Heidi Cross, Marketing/Studio Art
- Madeline Eckert, Molecular and Cellular Biology/Health Sciences
- Kelly Ferrel, Management/Environmental Studies
- Harper Hodgett, Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Julia Ivashko, Accounting
- Sydney Jenkins, Finance/Environmental Studies
- Emma Masterson, Elementary Education/Psychology
- Kathleen Nichols, Business Administration/Religious Studies
- Claire Oldford, Business Administration
- Anya Lucia Phillips, Health Sciences
- Rori Prilik, Sociology
- Maya Sellinger, Health Sciences
- Megan Sporney, Communication and Media Studies/Professional Sales
- Alexa Vega, Psychology
The academic honors continue a strong year for the Hatters, highlighting the program's commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
