MANAHAWKIN, N.J. – Tuesday morning, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released the recipients of the 2024 Division II National Team Academic Award. Among the 13 Division II teams honored, Pace field hockey was represented as one of the most accomplished academic teams in the country.

This team award is granted to programs that have achieved a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher during the 2024 fall semester.

As a team, Pace field hockey boasted an impressive 3.54 GPA throughout the fall semester marking their tenth straight year earning the prestigious award.

American International College led Division II, landing in the top spot with an overall team GPA of 3.76. Lincoln Memorial University was close behind, attaining a team-average GPA of 3.74, for second place.

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