NCAA Release

Women's soccer's Jacqueline Ziegler (Feasterville, Pa./Neshaminy) has been chosen as Holy Family University's nominee for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year.

Established in 1991, the award recognizes female student-athletes who have exhausted their eligibility and distinguished themselves in their community, in athletics and in academics throughout their college careers.

As 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the NCAA Woman of the Year program is an important opportunity to honor and reflect on the impact of women on intercollegiate sports.

 "Jackie has left an incredible legacy of excellence at Holy Family", said Robin Arnold, Associate Director of Athletics. "She was a superstar both athletically and academically, and she demonstrated humility and a kind spirit. We are so pleased to acknowledge all that she has meant to Holy Family by nominating her for the NCAA Woman of the Year. As this year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, it is wonderful to honor someone who has epitomized the highest ideals in women's sport and education."  

Each year, NCAA member schools are encouraged to celebrate their top graduating female student-athletes by nominating them for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Up to two female student-athletes can be recognized from each school if at least one of them is an international student-athlete or student-athlete of color.

The conference offices will then select up to two student-athletes from their member school nominations. (If two are chosen, one must be an international student-athlete or student-athlete of color.) Nominees who compete in a sport that is not sponsored by their school's primary conference, as well as associate conference nominees and independent nominees, will be picked to advance by a selection committee. The Woman of the Year Selection Committee will then select 10 student-athletes from each division, determining the Top 30 honorees.

Of the Top 30, the Woman of the Year Selection Committee will announce nine finalists, three from each NCAA division. The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics will review the finalists and name the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year

For the first time in the award's history, the Top 30 honorees will be celebrated and the Woman of the Year will be named at the NCAA Convention. The 2023 Convention will take place in January in San Antonio.

Community Service and Leadership 

• Tiger-Thon | Public Service Coordinator | Responsible for promoting event/collecting donations
• Pre-Health Club | Nursing Liaison | Coordinated information to nursing students about advanced degree opportunities (Master's Doctorate)
• Suicide Awareness Campaign | Social Media Representative | Created social media content raising awareness about suicide
• Coats For Chester | Transporter | Picked up coats and dropped off at central location

Athletics Excellence

• Two-time All-CACC First Team
• 2021 D2 CCA All-East Region First Team
• Sixth in program history with .35 assists per match; 10th with 19 assists and 1.09 points per match
• Ranked top-27 nationally with eight assists and .42 assists per match in 2021, while leading Holy Family with 20 points
  • Eight assists ranked second in the CACC, while her 20 points were fifth

Academic Achievements

• 2022 Holy Family University Dean's Award for Excellence, awarded to the nursing student with the top GPA
• 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team; the first in HFU history
• 2021 PhillySIDA Women's Soccer Academic All-Area Performer of the Year
• Dean's List Honors in all eight of her semesters
• Three-time CACC All-Academic Team
• Member of Chi Alpha Sigma (National College Athlete Honor Society)
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude