WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Barrette, Flatness, Pogatchnik, Sheforgen win academic award
Bemidji State's Erin Barrette, Rumer Flatness, Sam Pogatchnik and Amme Sheforgen were recognized as College Sports Communicators (CSC) 2022-23 Academic All-District Team selections.
Bemidji State sophomore Sam Pogatchnik (22) high-fives her teammates after a free throw during the first half against Minot State on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at the BSU Gymnasium.
BEMIDJI – Four members of the Bemidji State women's basketball team were recognized as College Sports Communicators (CSC) 2022-23 Academic All-District Team selections. Erin Barrette, Rumer Flatness, Sam Pogatchnik and Amme Sheforgen each earned the award for the first time in their collegiate careers.
Bemidji State sophomore Erin Barrette (0) defends Northern State's Rianna Fillipi (3) during the first half on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the BSU Gymnasium.
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The award recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom and recognizes student-athletes in all four NCAA Divisions. Academic All-District honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. First, second and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced in mid-March.
Bemidji State's Rumer Flatness (34) makes a cut toward the hoop in the first half of a win over Valley City State on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at the BSU Gymnasium.
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To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution. Nominated athletes must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games.
Bemidji State sophomore Amme Sheforgen (1) guards the ball during the first half against Minot State on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at the BSU Gymnasium.
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