Erica Scutt Makes History as ASUN Scholar Athlete of the Year

News Summary

Erica Scutt, a standout women’s golf student-athlete from Austin Peay State University, has been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year. With an impressive GPA of 3.94 in marketing and remarkable performances on the golf course, Scutt is the first in APSU history to receive this honor. Her achievements include being a three-time Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar and leading her team in scoring average. Teammate Jillian Breedlove also excelled, earning Third-Team All-ASUN honors, contributing to a successful season for the APSU women’s golf team.

Erica Scutt Shines Bright as ASUN Scholar Athlete of the Year in Clarksville

Clarksville is buzzing with excitement as Erica Scutt makes history by becoming the first-ever Austin Peay State University (APSU) women’s golf student-athlete to earn the prestigious Atlantic Sun Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year honor. It’s a testament to her outstanding achievements both on and off the golf course that has everyone talking.

Academic and Athletic Excellence

With a superb GPA of 3.94 while majoring in marketing, Scutt’s academic journey is nothing short of impressive. Set to graduate in May 2025, she has consistently maintained her commitment to excellence. Her incredible work in the classroom hasn’t gone unnoticed, as she has been named a Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024) and was also honored as a 2024 Collegiate Sports Communicators Academic All-District recipient. As if that wasn’t enough, she also became the first APSU women’s golfer to be part of the Academic All-ASUN Team.

Outstanding Performance on the Golf Course

On the green, Scutt showcased her talent and dedication with a scoring average of 75.61 this season. She was tied for the team lead with six rounds at par or better and successfully recorded a counting score in 25 of 28 rounds. Proving her mettle, Scutt finished as the top finisher for the Governors in four events and sported an impressive 571-241-19 head-to-head record, boasting a remarkable .700 winning percentage.

Throughout the season, she secured five top-10 finishes, three of which were in the top five, and even held a perfect record of 1-0 in match play. This recognition adds another feather to her cap, marking her third consecutive All-ASUN Honor, after being awarded First Team in 2024 and Second Team in 2023. She also bagged 2022 All-Ohio Valley Conference honors during her freshman year, further enhancing her collegiate legacy.

Jillian Breedlove Steps Up

Erica Scutt isn’t the only one making waves at APSU; her teammate Jillian Breedlove also earned Third-Team All-ASUN honors. Leading the team with an impressive scoring average of 74.92, Breedlove showed her prowess by recording one round in the 60s and tying Scutt for six rounds at an even score or under. She had a magnificent career-best four-under 68 at Hawaii’s Rainbow Wahine Invitational, contributing to a compelling personal record of six-under 210 over three rounds.

Breedlove also achieved a pair of top-five finishes and sported an impressive 549-158-19 record against competing fields, finishing the season with a stellar .777 winning percentage—the best on the team!

Team Highlights and Upcoming Competitions

In a recent tournament at the Momentum Transportation UNF Collegiate in Jacksonville, Florida, the Austin Peay women’s golf team tied for ninth with a score of 932. Erica Scutt placed seventh with a final round of one-over 73, tying for the best round by a Governor during the tournament. Not far behind, Jillian Breedlove finished tied for 16th after shooting a final round of three-over 75.

Looking ahead, the APSU women’s golf team is gearing up for their next competition at Lipscomb’s Nashville Invitational, scheduled for March 24-25. With talents like Erica Scutt and Jillian Breedlove leading the way, fans can expect some exciting performances ahead!

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Additional Resources

• Clarksville Online: Erica Scutt Makes APSU History as ASUN Women’s Golf Scholar Athlete of the Year
• Google Search: Erica Scutt ASUN Scholar Athlete
• GoPeay: Women’s Golf Govs Close UNF Collegiate with Best Round of Tournament
• Wikipedia: Austin Peay State University
• Clarksville Online: APSU Women’s Golf Posts 617 through Two Rounds at Ironwood Invitational
• Google Scholar: Erica Scutt
• GoPeay: Erica Scutt Earns Second Team All-ASUN Conference Honors
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Scholar Athlete