FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Suncoast Credit Union FGCU Athletics Scholar-Athletes of the Month for February have been announced with
Fanny Norin (Stockholm, Sweden/Thoren Business School) of women's tennis and
Jon Hopkins (Bishop's Stortford, England/Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) of men's golf earning the honor.
A female and male Eagle are chosen as the FGCU Athletics Scholar-Athlete of the Month throughout the academic year. Factors in the selection for the honor include a combination of significant athletic and overall success. Haley Yerxa of women's golf and Brian Ellis of baseball earned the distinction for the month of January.
Norin is 11-11 on the year including 4-1 at No. 4 singles play and 2-0 in ASUN matches. In doubles matches, she has posted a 13-8 overall record going 8-2 in the No. 3 position. Against No. 61 Florida State, Norin won in two sets at No. 4 singles to kick off a string of four straight wins. In doubles play, she has wins over Colorado, Notre Dame, Minnesota, St. John's, and Liberty on the season.
In the classroom, Norin currently holds a 3.6 grade-point-average as a pre-marketing major and has been a member of the AD Honor Roll, Dean's List, and was recognized at the Academic Honors Luncheon. She is also a member of the Eagles Council. Additionally, Norin has contributed 33 hours of service to the greater Southwest Florida community by taking part in Night at the Nest, Letter Writing to Active Service Members, Virtual Reading as well as helping in Bonita Bay and with the Midwest Food Bank.
"Fanny is an extremely hard-working woman," said head coach
Courtney Vernon. "She goes above-and-beyond every day to work on her academics and athletics and is extremely disciplined. This award is a testament to that work."
Hopkins has been one of the top performers for the No. 49 rank men's golf team with four top-15 finishes this season. He took third at the Coral Creek Club Invitational to help the Eagles win the team title. On the year, he has posted a 72.42 scoring average with 11 rounds at par-or-better and seven where he scored in the 60's which is tied for the team lead.
Academically, Hopkins holds a 3.8 grade-point-average as a management major. A member of the Eagles Council, Hopkins has been honored academically as a member of the AD Honor Roll, the Dean's List, and was recognized at the Academic Honors Luncheon. In the community, Hopkins has volunteered 15 hours assisting with the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, Night at the Nest, and the Midwest Food Bank.
"Jon is an outstanding student-athlete. He excels both on the course and in the classroom at a high level," said head coach
Andrew Danna. "He's very deserving of this honor."
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