University of Connecticut Athletics

Pieper, Rich Named NFHCA Scholars of Distinction
3/25/2019 3:06:00 PM | Field Hockey
STORRS, Conn. – UConn field hockey seniors Cecile Pieper and Ashley Rich were named NFHCA Scholars of Distinction Monday.
The Division I 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 2018-19 academic year.
A total of 140 student-athletes were named Scholars of Distinction.
Last week, Pieper and Rich were named to the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad.
Rich was selected as a valedictorian for the UConn School of Nursing and will carry the nursing school's banner at commencement.
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