Limestone's Hellman Named 2022 SAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for Women's Golf

ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) –Limestone's Ebba Hellman was voted the South Atlantic Conference Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the Conference office announced today.

The South Atlantic Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year award is presented annually to one student-athlete in each of the Conference's championship sports, and is voted on by the SAC's Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee. The winners are selected based on their achievements in academics, athletics, service, and leadership.

Hellman, a graduate student from Ronninge, Sweden, earned a 4.0 GPA as a business marketing and management major and while obtaining her Master of Business Administration degree. A four-year member of the Limestone President's and Dean's Lists, she was named to the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll and was a 2020-21 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar.

"Ebba has been the epitome of a scholar-athlete for her entire career," said Limestone head women's golf coach Trey Taylor. "She works tirelessly at her craft on the golf course, while also putting in countless hours studying and tutoring others. I can't think of a better person to receive this award."

A two-time All-SAC first team selection, Hellman was named the 2022 SAC Women's Golfer of the Year and is currently ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division II Women's Golf with a stroke average of 72.93. She has finished in the top-10 nine times this season, while placing in the top-five seven times, and she has captured four tournament championships, while leading the No. 3 Saints to five tournament victories as a team. She has carded 15 rounds at or below par, including a team-best 67 (-5), this season.  

An active member of the Limestone community, Hellman is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, is a certified tutor, and was named the Limestone Tutor of the Year in 2021. She also volunteers with Meals on Wheels, helping prepare and deliver meals to the Gaffney community.  

SAC Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete Finalists

Jess Brown, Wingate
Lauren Martin, Lincoln Memorial
Megan Robb, Lenoir-Rhyne

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