COLUMBUS – Avery Williams of Columbus State Women's Soccer has been announced as the recipient of the Elite 90 Award for the 2024 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship.
 
Williams is the fourth student-athlete from the women's soccer program to earn the honor. The junior defender currently carries a 4.0 GPA and is studying biology with plans to further her education by pursing medical school after graduation in May. Williams was presented with the award after the team's training session on Thursday morning in Matthews, N.C.
 
The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's championships.
 
Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above academically who have participated in a sport for at least two years with their school. All ties are broken by the number of credits completed.
 
For more information on the Elite 90 award winners, log on to https://www.ncaa.com/elite-90.