Barnard was one of less than 70 Division III women golfers nationwide to be named to the All-American Scholar team. More than 400 student-athletes were named to the teams in all NCAA divisions. In order to be named an All-American Scholar, Division II and III athletes must have competed in at least 66 percent of their team’s regularly scheduled competitive rounds. All golfers, regardless of division, must carry a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.

      Barnard was the only female golfer in the Midwest Conference to receive the distinction. A biopsychology major, the senior-to-be has a career stroke average just under 93. Last season, she tied the school record for 18 holes, firing an 80 at both the Knox Invitational and the Millikin Fall Classic.

     Founded in 1983, the NGCA is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. Nearly 500 coaches throughout the U.S. are currently represented by the organization.