Mason, Smith Make History as Scholar All-Americans

MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State has racked up numerous academic honors from the United Soccer Coaches over the years. But no Cardinal had ever achieved the organization's highest individual academic honor. Until now.

BSU juniors Tatiana Mason and Lexy Smith were named Scholar All-Americans for the 2020-21 season, making history for the Cardinals program. Both were third-team selections. They were also named to the North/Central Scholar All-Region Team.

Mason owns a 4.0 GPA as an exercise science major. The All-MAC Second Team forward led Ball State with 10 total points on four goals and two assists in the shortened 10-game season. The former MAC Freshman of the Year boasts 36 total points for her career.

Smith owns a 3.65 GPA as a sociology major. An All-MAC First Team defender, she started all 10 games at center back for a BSU team that surrendered only nine goals all season. Smith also ranked second among BSU players with three assists.

The pair helped Ball State to the MAC West Division championship, a 6-3-1 overall record and a spot in the conference title game for the second time in three years.

Players Mentioned

Tatiana Mason

Lexy Smith

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