Falcon Pair Earn IWLCA Academic Honors
Kopacz and Miele earn national accolades
FITCHBURG, Mass. – Two members of the Fitchburg State Women's Lacrosse Team were named to the 2021 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) NCAA Division III Academic Honor Roll.
Senior Nicole Kopacz (Tewksbury, Mass.) and junior Julia Miele (South Hadley, Mass.) were recognized by the IWLCA for having a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher.
Kopacz concluded the 2021 season, leading the team in groundballs (25), draw controls (36) and caused turnovers (9) in addition to eight goals, while Miele capped the season with 17 points on ten goals and seven assists as well as 18 groundballs, 18 draw controls and eight caused turnovers.
To be eligible for the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, a student athlete must be a junior, senior or graduate student and have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.