USFCA/NCAA Academic Awards

MADISON, N.J. - The Drew University men's and women's fencing teams enjoyed an outstanding 2021 season on the strip. Additionally, both teams were recently honored with a bevy of academic awards for their performance in the classroom.

Both squads were honored at the team level by both the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the Northeast Fencing Conference (NFC). They both received the USFCA/NCAA All-Academic Team award, which is presented to teams who post a combined season grade-point average of 3.3 or higher. The Ranger men were just one of eight teams nationally to receive the award while Drew's women's squad was among just 15 teams to be honored. Drew's men's and women's fencing teams notched an identical GPA of 3.36.

Both Ranger squads also captured the Northeast Fencing Conference (NFC) Academic All-Conference Team Award for posting a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better. 

Individually, 34 fencers received the USFCA All-Academic Award, given to student-athletes who earn a season GPA of 3.3 or higher. Among those honorees, 17 also were recognized as Scholars of Distinction, which recognizes student-athletes who achieve an in-season GPA of 3.7 or higher. Drew's men's team finished second in the nation in both All-Academic selections (24) and scholars of distinction (12).

In addition, 17 Rangers earned the NFC Academic All-Conference award. To be eligible, a fencer must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and be on the roster for at least one term during the academic year. The GPA must include grades for the fall of the current season and two consecutive grading periods. 

The following is a complete list of all of Drew's individual award winners:

USFCA/NCAA Academic Awards - Drew Men
Julio Arias: All-Academic
William Badrigian: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Nicholas Beach: All-Academic
Michael Bickford: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Charles Daum: All-Academic
Michael DeSando: All-Academic
Eric Dreitlein: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Josh DuBose: All-Academic
Jeremy Ferreira: All-Academic
Alexandre Goebel: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Topher Infinito: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Jay Khandelwal: All-Academic
Jake KurtzFreilich: All-Academic
Lorence Lukanyuk: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Daniel Magda: All-Academic
Morgan Mundahl: All-Academic
Will Nop: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Michael Parkhurst: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Luca Rampazzo: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Kyle Rokosny: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Joe Storey: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Cameron Sviben: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Ethan Trent: All-Academic
Zachary Wolin: All-Academic

USFCA/NCAA Academic Awards - Drew Women
Ashley Abreu: All-Academic
Emma-Li Downer: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Emily Huber: All-Academic
Emily Jones: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Maggie Kistner: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Sophia McGee: All-Academic
Hannah McPherson: All-Academic
Lauren Miglietta: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Olivia Yepez: All-Academic, Scholar of Distinction
Candace Zola: All-Academic

NFC Academic All-Conference - Drew Men
William Badrigian, Nicholas Beach, Michael Bickford, Eric Dreitlein, Michael George, Alexandre Goebel, DJ Gulbin-Murphy, Topher Infinito, Jake KurtzFreilich, Nicholas Panarin, Michael Parkhurst, Luca Rampazzo, Kyle Rokosny, Zachary Wolin

NFC Academic All-Conference - Drew Women
Emily Jones, Sophia McGee, Olivia Yepez