Newberry Sophomore Earns Academic All-District Honor

Marykate Kent recognized for excellence in the classroom and on the court.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:44pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented, geometric interpretation of a college basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, green, and gold representing the sport's dynamic movements and the student-athlete's academic excellence.Newberry College's Marykate Kent earns prestigious academic honor for her achievements on and off the court.Newberry Today

Marykate Kent, a sophomore guard on the Newberry College women's basketball team, has been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District squad. Kent, an exercise science major, started all 28 games last season and averaged 11.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

Why it matters

Academic All-District honors recognize student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the playing field. Kent's achievement highlights the commitment to excellence that Newberry College athletes demonstrate, balancing the demands of their sport with the rigors of their academic studies.

The details

To qualify for the Academic All-District recognition, a student-athlete must maintain at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average, be at least a sophomore academically and athletically, and have competed in 90 percent of their institution's games or started in at least 66 percent of the games.

  • Marykate Kent was named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District squad.

The players

Marykate Kent

A sophomore guard on the Newberry College women's basketball team who maintains a 3.50 GPA as an exercise science major.

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The takeaway

Marykate Kent's Academic All-District honor demonstrates the commitment to excellence that Newberry College student-athletes strive for, balancing the demands of their sport with the rigors of their academic studies.