GRAND LAKE, Colo. – Academic accolades continued to roll in following the 2015-16 seasons as the Carthage College women's lacrosse program was recognized by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association for their achievements in the class room this past semester.
 
As a team, the Lady Reds we named as a 2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor Squad as head women's lacrosse coach Lauren Hein's team achieved a team GPA above 3.0 for the year.
 
Additionally, two Lady Reds picked up individual honors as Cody Tucker and Elizabeth Wittenborg were recognized as members of the 2016 Zag Sports Division III Academic Honor Roll.  Tucker, a senior public relations major, and Wittenborg, a senior elementary education major, each completed their college careers with cumulative GPAs above 3.50.
 
To go with the individual honors, both were also members of the 2016 CCIW Spring Academic All-Conference team along with fellow Lady Reds teammates Bryanna Barrera,  Kristen Hairston, Greigh Hoeft, Heather Martin, Rachel Mussell, Kara Vana and Marissa Vavra. 
 
Adding to the list or recognitions, Wittenborg was also Carthage College's 2016 CCIW Spring Jack Swartz Academic All-Conference honoree.
 
Zag Sports has been serving the world's best lacrosse teams for nearly 15 years as they journey abroad for team changing touring experiences in over 25 countries. With a unique blend of lacrosse, international community service, and interactive cultural learning and adventure, Zag Sports looks forward to sharing more of its experiences with NCAA teams from around the country.