Four University of Houston women's golfers鈥擬oa Svedenski枚ld, Natalie Saint Germain, Alexa Salda帽a, and Emilia V盲ist枚鈥攅arned a spot on the CSC Academic All-District Team. Each athlete boasts a GPA of 3.50 or higher. They contributed to Houston's impressive golf season, guiding the team to a second-place finish in both the Big 12 Championship and NCAA Simpsonville Regional, qualifying for the NCAA Championships. This marks the third consecutive year that at least three Cougars have received this academic distinction.

By the Numbers
  • All four golfers have GPAs of 3.50 or higher.
  • Svedenski枚ld had a 72.03 scoring average, while Saint Germain recorded 72.36.
State of Play
  • The team achieved its first NCAA Championships appearance in school history.
  • Svedenski枚ld holds a school career record for scoring average at 71.90.
What's Next

As the golfers prepare for the next season, they are set to build on their success and potentially advance further in national competitions. V盲ist枚 will look to solidify her position on the team in her upcoming junior year.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these student-athletes highlights the balance of academic excellence and athletic achievement at the University of Houston, setting a strong precedent for future cohorts in both golf and academics.