The University of Akron Athletics
Tecca Earns Academic All-MAC Recognition
April 19 | Women's Basketball
- Akron sophomore Rachel Tecca was named to the Academic All-MAC Team for the first time in her career, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday. Tecca is Akron's lone representative on the 11-member squad.
The Tallmadge, Ohio native had a tremendous sophomore campaign for the Zips, leading the team in both scoring and rebounding while setting a new program record for double-doubles in a season with 16. She became the third-ever Akron women's basketball player to garner All-MAC First Team honors for her performance. Tecca also made history by making the Capital One Academic All-District Team, a first for the program. She carries a 3.91 GPA while majoring in Corporate Financial Management.
Akron's Taylor Ruper and Natasha Williams earned Honorable Mention honors, as well.
The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport. First-year students and junior college transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award.
Academic All-MAC Team
Rachel Tecca, Akron
Emily Maggert, Ball State
Maggie Hennegan, Bowling Green
Lauren Prochaska, Bowling Green
Kourtney Brown, Buffalo
Jessica Fortman, Buffalo
Ashley Zuber, Buffalo
Kaihla, Szunko, Central Michigan
Melissa Goodall, Toledo
Naama Shafir, Toledo
Brenna Bankston, Western Michigan
