MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference announced the 2025-26 SSAC Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete Team and Scholar-Athlete of the Year, with UT Southern's Ramie Reid earning recognition among the conference's top performers in the classroom and on the court.
Reid, a key contributor for the Firehawks, highlighted UT Southern's presence on the list while also standing out academically, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA to lead all honorees. Her achievement reflects the strong balance of excellence that defines the Firehawk program.
On the court, Reid played a pivotal role in UT Southern's historic 2025-26 season, helping guide the Firehawks to a 23-7 record, a runner-up finish in the SSAC Championship, and the program's first-ever NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship victory. Her performance earned her Second-Team All-Conference honors, further solidifying her impact as one of the league's top players.
The 2025-26 SSAC Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete Team includes:
Deniya Thornton, Loyola
Morgan Holland DeWitt, Faulkner
Ramie Reid, UT Southern
Maddie Kirk, Blue Mountain Christian
Shakiria Chaney, Abraham Baldwin
Ruthie Smith, Faulkner
Aniyah Offutt, Life
Loyola's Deniya Thornton was named the 2025-26 SSAC Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year after an outstanding season both academically and athletically.
To be eligible for the Scholar-Athlete Team, student-athletes must be sophomores or above in both academic and athletic standing, maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA, and compete in at least 50 percent of their team's contests.
UT Southern continues to showcase excellence in both academics and athletics, with Reid's recognition adding to a growing list of achievements for the Firehawks program.
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