NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – George Mason's Elizabeth Kearns was one of nine rowers tabbed to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team as announced by the conference office today. Kearns just wrapped up her senior season as a Patriot, competing in the Second Varsity 8+.

A three-time Peter N. Stearns Provost Scholar Athlete at Mason for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or greater, Kearns was also an Atlantic 10 Commissioners Honor Roll recipient. Kearns marks the first Mason rower to receive the A-10 accolade since the Patriots joined the league. The award honors student-athletes for their combined prowess in both the classroom and in the boat. The team was selected by a vote of the league's rowing media relations directors.

This past season Kearns helped the Second Varsity 8+ capture fifth in the Grand Final of the Occoquan Sprints after placing third in the preliminary heat. Additionally, the Centreville, Va. native assisted the 2V8+ take fourth in the prelims of the A-10 Championship and claim first place in the Petite Final.

2016 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team
Erin Mahoney, Dayton
Emily Herzig, Duquesne
Rachel Swain, Duquesne
Elizabeth Kearns, George Mason
Jen Nichols, George Washington
Natalie Boisvert, Massachusetts
Emily Mann, Massachusetts
Alissa Margraf, Rhode Island
Katherine Robb, Saint Joseph's