POTSDAM, N.Y.—The SUNY Potsdam women's swimming team has been named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Fall Scholar All-American Team.
 
With a 3.64 grade-point-average, the Bears are one of 709 teams to earn Scholar All-America recognition for their outstanding academic performance. To qualify, each team was required to post a team cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher during the Fall 2025 semester, reflecting a sustained commitment to academic excellence alongside competitive achievement.
 
The Bears are in their second season under head coach Emily Murray. The members of Potsdam women's team include:
 
Sophomore captain Amelia Bohr (Unionville, N.Y./Minisink Valley)
Junior Leah-Kristine Hunt (Watertown, N.Y./Watertown)
Freshman Delaynie Jessie (Liverpool, N.Y./Liverpool)
Freshman Julie Lamantia (Binghamton, N.Y./Susquehanna Valley)
Junior Madison Mitchell (Canton, N.Y./Hugh C. Williams)
Freshman Emma Montgomery (Winthrop, N.Y./St. Lawrence Central)
Junior Nataelee Mullen (Canandaigua, N.Y./Canandaigua)
Senior captain Kathryn Nelson (Riverside, R.I./St. Mary Academy – Bay View)
Junior Leo Plaza (Hudson, N.Y./Taconic Hills)
Sophomore Brooke Seaver (Syracuse, N.Y./Liverpool)
Junior Allie Shoen (Oswego, N.Y./Owego)
Sophomore captain Katherine Steeves (Kingston, N.Y./Kingston)
 
The Bears wrap up the regular season at Oswego State on Saturday, January 31 with a 1 p.m. dual meet with the Lakers.