Wise, Virginia -   The NAIA recently released its 2012 Academic All-American honorees and four UVa-Wise women's basketball players obtained the honor.  Seniors Emily Doane and Kristin Mullins each earned the award for a second time while juniors Charlotte Reasor and Chelsea Cluesman obtained the honor the first year they were eligible.

For a student-athlete to receive the prestigious honor they must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher while being in good academic standing with his or her academic institution.  In addition, the student-athlete must be a junior or senior while being a contributor to the athletic team they represent.