INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Women's Rowing's Soleil Edwards became the first student-athlete in Embry-Riddle Athletics history to receive the NCAA's Elite 90 Award, the organization announced on Saturday. She is also the 29th recipient in the history of the Sunshine State Conference and just the second women's rower (2013).
History: SSC Elite 90 Winners
According to the NCAA's website, the NCAA Elite 90 award honors the exceptional achievements of student-athletes. This prestigious accolade is given to those who have not only excelled at a national championship level in their sport but have also achieved the highest academic standards among their peers. The Elite 90 is proudly awarded to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA at the finals site for each of the NCAA's 90 championships.
To be eligible, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically and in his or her second year of competition at their current institution in any sport. Only undergraduate GPA is considered.
Edwards has been a mainstay in the varsity eight lineup, helping the Eagles claim Sunshine State Conference and Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association titles while also aiding ERAU in capturing the program's first NCAA II National Championship. The junior maintains an unblemished 4.0 GPA in electrical engineering.
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