Senior Stephanie Benson is one of five UMSL Tritons softball players to be named a 2010-11 Division II Scholar-Athlete by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association named five University of Missouri–St. Louis softball players a 2010-11 Division II Scholar-Athlete.

Honored for their academic success were Stephanie Benson, Leslie Davis, JaCee Ellis, Haleigh Jenkins and Courtney Gahan.

To qualify, individuals must maintain a cumulative 3.50 GPA or higher for the fall and spring semesters combined.

UMSL was also recognized last week as a 2011 NFCA All-Academic Team.