GREENSBORO, N.C. — Guilford College senior Heaven Walters (Elkin, N.C./Starmount) was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) NCAA Division III Academic All-District V Team, the organization announced Thursday. Walters, a three-time member of the Academic All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) team, advances to CoSIDA’s Division III Academic All-America ballot. The results will be announced February 28.
The all-district squads are comprised of women’s basketball students from Division III institutions in the 10-state area from Virginia to Missouri. Nominees were starters or key reserves of sophomore academic standing or above who maintained at least a 3.3 grade point average.
Walters, a 5-8 forward, has started in each of the Quakers’ 21 matchups this season. She is second on the team in scoring (11.8 points per game) and rebounding (6.1 rebounds per game). Her 51.6 percent field-goal percentage ranks fourth in the ODAC. Walters has tallied 15 or more points in six contests this season thus far. She posted a career-high 23 points in a December 30 double-overtime victory over Husson University. Walters knocked down 9-10 free throws in the game and also collected nine rebounds.
Walters, a seven-time dean’s list student, boasts a 3.95 grade point average. She serves as a Guilford resident advisor and is a member of Tri-Beta National Honor Society. The exercise & sport sciences and health sciences double major is also a member of Guilford’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and is a part of the Guilford Christian Ministry. She has been accepted into graduate school for occupational therapy and has extensive volunteer experience.
Coach Stephanie Flamini’s Quakers are 18-3 overall, 11-2 in the ODAC. Guilford holds its Senior Day game this Saturday (2/4) against Virginia Wesleyan College. Tipoff in Ragan-Brown Field House is set for 2:00 p.m.