Saffire Sayre of Wayne State has earned the NSIC Elite 18 Award in women's golf for maintaining the highest GPA among competitors from 13 schools. The award was announced during the pre-championship meeting ahead of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship in Blue Springs, Missouri, taking place from April 22-24. Sayre, a senior from West Des Moines, Iowa, boasts a perfect 4.00 GPA, majoring in applied math with a minor in business administration. This marks the second consecutive year a Wildcat golfer has received this honor, with Abigail Brodersen winning it last season. Sayre has also achieved significant success on the course, including a top-5 finish at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Invite.

By the Numbers
  • Sayre has an 80.0 stroke average over 21 rounds with a season-low of 73.
  • In her career, she has achieved one win, seven Top 5 finishes, and 11 Top 10 finishes.
State of Play
  • The NSIC Women's Golf Championship is ongoing from April 22 to April 24.
  • Sayre is recognized for her exemplary academic achievements, including multiple conference and national academic honors.
What's Next

With the championship underway, Sayre will compete alongside her teammates to build on her past performance while showcasing her academic excellence. Future tournaments will provide additional opportunities for her to add to her accolades both on and off the golf course.

Bottom Line

Saffire Sayre exemplifies the ideal student-athlete, achieving elite academic success while demonstrating formidable skills in competition. Her recognition as the NSIC Elite 18 highlights the importance of balancing athletics with academics.