University of Regina Cougars and Rams combined for an impressive total of 91 Academic All-Canadian nominations during the 2019-20 season, a total which stands as the most in a single year by U of R varsity student-athletes.

Academic All-Canadian recognition is earned when a student-athlete registers a grade point average in excess of 80% while using a year of eligibility in their sport.

"I am especially proud of this year's Academic All-Canadians because of the incredible challenges they faced with the pandemic forcing them to complete their winter classes online," said University of Regina Director of Sport, Community Engagement & Athlete Development Lisa Robertson. "Sport teaches perseverance and adaptability, and this group of young men and women exemplify these qualities. This really is a bright spot for our varsity sport programs in a year of few victories to celebrate. Congratulations to these amazing student athletes!"

Two student-athletes earned the rare distinction of collecting Academic All-Canadian awards in all five seasons. Jet Davies (women's soccer) and Tamara McVannel (women's hockey) both accomplished that impressive feat.

Five different teams had over half of their student-athletes earn Academic All-Canadian status, led by women's volleyball which had 10 of its 14 players end up averaging in excess of 80% for the academic year. Women's track & field put 16 of its 27 student-athletes on the list, while six of 11 women's basketball players and 12 of 23 women's hockey players were recognized. The men's and women's swimming teams also combined to put seven of their 14 student-athletes on the Academic All-Canadian list.

In addition to Davies and McVannel locking up their fifth consecutive Academic All-Canadian honours, eight student-athletes locked up their fourth award in four years. That list includes Michaela Allen (women's track & field), Darbi Edwards (women's track & field), Tristan Frei (men's hockey), Benjamin Hillis (men's basketball), Kirstin Greve (women's volleyball), Mason Lanigan (men's track & field), Lauren Petras (women's soccer), and Isaac Schacher (men's hockey).

While the Academic All-Canadian program exists at all U SPORTS institutions, the University of Regina is one of only a handful of schools to automatically award scholarships based on Academic All-Canadian status. This fall, the recipients will combine to receive a total of just under $200,000 in tuition credits.

University of Regina's 2019-20 Academic All-Canadians

Women's Basketball (6) - Ella Farthing, Zoe Hartmann, Michaela Kleisinger, Avery Pearce, Faith Reid, Kaitlyn Tonita.

Men's Basketball (1) - Benjamin Hillis.

Rams Football (18) - Maguire Abell, Riley Boersma, Joel Braden, Josh Donnelly, Cody Ellingson, Jesse Ens, Jaxon Ford, Aldo Galvan, Parker Hodel, Dallen Keen, Bryden O'Flaherty, Noah Sampson, Travis Semenok, Colin Stumborg, Sam Varao, Ryder Varga, Derek Walde, Dillon Zimmermann.

Women's Hockey (12) - Morgan Baker, Kaitlyn Crowe, Paige Hubbard, Jane Kish, Jadyn Kushniruk, Jaycee Magwood, Tamara McVannel, Jenna Merk, Rachel O'Toole, Hannah Pennell, Ireland Sorestad, Shaelyn Vallotton.

Men's Hockey (7) - Tyler Adams, Tanner Campbell, Conner Chaulk, Tristan Frei, James Hilsendager, Brandon Holtby, Isaac Schacher.

Women's Soccer (11) - Taylor Bubnick, Emma Davidson, Jet Davies, Jessica Gaudet, Lauryn Hayes, Amou Madol, Natalia McCullough, Jessica Merk, Lauren Petras, Allyson Schneider, Micah Sollid.

Women's Swimming (2) - Bree Crookshanks, Nataliia Kolesova.

Men's Swimming (5) - Joshua Adams, Mitchell Brough, Aden Dickinson, Brian Palaschuk, Brendan Van Herk.

Men's Track & Field (5) - Ret Brailsford, Thomas Haidl, Mason Lanigan, Brayden Mytopher, Jacob Smith.

Women's Track & Field (16) - Michaela Allen, Geselle Dela Merced, Tianna Dodds, Darbi Edwards, Kelsey Haczkewicz, Laura Huck, Amou Madol, Natalia McCullough, Kaila Neigum, Sarah Novakowski, Brooke Shatkowski, Avery South, Erika Stockhorst, Jenelle Sunderland, Joely Welburn, Molly Yungmann.

Women's Volleyball (10) - Kaylyn Brown, Macy Copithorne, Britt Davis, Kirstin Greve, Annika Hufnagel, Jessica Lerminiaux, Madison Macfie, Emma Matheson, Caitlyn Spurr, Elizabeth Tooth.