PEMBROKE – Dedication in the classroom and on the playing field paid off for UNC Pembroke softball's Conner Brisson who was named to College Sports Communicators academic all-district team on Tuesday afternoon.
 
The announcement marks the second consecutive season that the Black & Gold has been represented on the distinguished list. However, it is the first recognition for Brisson, who will move to the national ballot for academic all-America consideration. The academic all-America team will be announced on June 6.
 
To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his current institution. Nominated student-athletes must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games at the position listed on the nomination form. 
 
Brisson started in 45 games for UNCP and maintained a 3.61 cumulative grade point average as an undergraduate student at UNCP, and currently registers a 3.83 GPA in the master's of physical education program.