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Annie Kim, Ariana Saenz Named WGCA All-American Scholars
7/5/2022 12:50:00 PM | Women's Golf
Cougars earn honor for seventh time in last eight seasons
HOUSTON – University of Houston Women's Golfers Ariana Saenz and Annie Kim were honored as Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars for their impressive work in the classroom during the 2021-22 season.
This marked the seventh time in the last eight seasons in which at least one Cougar was named a WGCA All-American Scholar.
Kim and Saenz were part of nearly 1,500 student-athletes to receive the award across all levels of NCAA athletics. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent with all student-athletes earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
ABOUT ANNIE KIM
Kim earned the first WGCA All-American Scholar of her career as a health major with a minor in biology.
Kim led the team with a 74.03 scoring average and 11 rounds of par or better, including a team season-low 67 in the Second Round of the MountainView Collegiate on March 19.
The Seoul native enjoyed five Top-25 finishes with a season-best fourth-place showing at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 4-6, 2021.
A two-time member of the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, Kim opened The American Championships with an even-par 72 and tied for 12th at 225 in her debut at the conference tournament. She was named to the All-American Athletic Conference Team for the first time.
Kim will return to the Cougars in 2022-23 as a super senior.
ABOUT ARIANA SAENZ
Like Kim, Saenz received the first WGCA All-American Scholar honor of her collegiate career. She earned the award while studying human resources development in graduate school at the University of Houston.
Competing as a super-senior in 2021-22, the Porter, Texas, native played in 10 tournaments, posting nine rounds of par or better, including a season-low 70 in the Final Round of The Bruzzy late in the spring season.
Saenz etched her name in the Houston records after tying the school record with a 65 in the First Round of the Let Them Play Classic on May 20, 2021. She joined All-American Leonie Harm as the only Cougars to shoot 65 or lower.
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JOIN the P.A.R. 4 CLUB
Fans are invited to join The P.A.R. 4 Club to support Houston Women's Golf. P.A.R. 4 Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Golf for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
Fans who join the P.A.R. 4 Club can begin receiving benefits for as little as $100 annually. For more information about the P.A.R. 4 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
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This marked the seventh time in the last eight seasons in which at least one Cougar was named a WGCA All-American Scholar.
Kim and Saenz were part of nearly 1,500 student-athletes to receive the award across all levels of NCAA athletics. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent with all student-athletes earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
ABOUT ANNIE KIM
Kim earned the first WGCA All-American Scholar of her career as a health major with a minor in biology.
Kim led the team with a 74.03 scoring average and 11 rounds of par or better, including a team season-low 67 in the Second Round of the MountainView Collegiate on March 19.
The Seoul native enjoyed five Top-25 finishes with a season-best fourth-place showing at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., on Oct. 4-6, 2021.
A two-time member of the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, Kim opened The American Championships with an even-par 72 and tied for 12th at 225 in her debut at the conference tournament. She was named to the All-American Athletic Conference Team for the first time.
Kim will return to the Cougars in 2022-23 as a super senior.
ABOUT ARIANA SAENZ
Like Kim, Saenz received the first WGCA All-American Scholar honor of her collegiate career. She earned the award while studying human resources development in graduate school at the University of Houston.
Competing as a super-senior in 2021-22, the Porter, Texas, native played in 10 tournaments, posting nine rounds of par or better, including a season-low 70 in the Final Round of The Bruzzy late in the spring season.
Saenz etched her name in the Houston records after tying the school record with a 65 in the First Round of the Let Them Play Classic on May 20, 2021. She joined All-American Leonie Harm as the only Cougars to shoot 65 or lower.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the P.A.R. 4 CLUB
Fans are invited to join The P.A.R. 4 Club to support Houston Women's Golf. P.A.R. 4 Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Golf for needs beyond the program's operating budget.
Fans who join the P.A.R. 4 Club can begin receiving benefits for as little as $100 annually. For more information about the P.A.R. 4 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWGolf on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWGolf or on the team's Instagram page at UHCougarWGolf.
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