Centre's Bachert Named Academic All-American

(Story courtesy of the Centre College website)

TOWSON, Md. - Emily Bachert of Centre College was named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Complete Release

Bachert, a senior golfer from Bowling Green, Ky., was named to the second team after finishing a successful career both on the golf course and in the classroom. A biochemistry and molecular biology major who posted a 3.53 GPA, Bachert finished the season as the national runner-up at the NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championships for the second consecutive year.

Bachert also won five tournaments over the year, including the SCAC Championship. She was selected as SCAC Player of the Year and as a first team All-American.