Olivia Black has been honored with one of two ASUN Postgraduate Scholarships, marking a significant achievement in her final season of softball at FGCU. She is the first to receive the ASUN Scholar-Athlete of the Year award for FGCU softball and has demonstrated exceptional leadership on and off the field. Black graduated early with a 4.0 GPA in forensic studies and will pursue a Master's Degree in the same field, maintaining her perfect GPA. She has displayed a commitment to community service, athletics, and academic excellence, earning induction into the FGCU Student Hall of Fame and collaborated closely with conference leaders on student-athlete welfare.

By the Numbers
  • 102 career stolen bases, a FGCU Division I era record, tied for fourth in ASUN history.
  • Maintained a 92.7% career stolen base percentage, ranking first among four-year players.
State of Play
  • Black led the team in stolen bases for all four years of her career.
  • She completed significant community service projects, including multiple food drives and volunteer work at Golisano's Children's Hospital.
What's Next

As she pursues her Master's Degree, Black's commitment to both academics and athletics suggests a potential career in forensic studies or continued involvement in collegiate athletics advocacy. Her leadership role may also influence future student-athlete policies within ASUN.

Bottom Line

Olivia Black exemplifies the integration of academic achievement, athletic excellence, and community service, setting a high standard for future student-athletes at FGCU and beyond. Her scholarship and accolades not only honor her personal success but also pave the way for her leadership in the athletic and academic communities.