Three Misericordia University standouts have been named the MAC Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year in their respective sport.

Jared Piontkowski was named in volleyball while Lydia Barbour was selected in tennis and Brett Herman earned the honor in men's golf.

A senior student-athlete from each of the 11 spring sports (baseball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, softball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's outdoor track & field, and men's volleyball) was recognized for their strong academic and athletic prowess.
 
Piontkowski led the MAC in kills and kills per set this season while earning his second All-MAC First Team selection and fourth All-Conference selection overall.  He was a second-team All-American and ranks fifth among active D-III players in career kills.
 
He is a business administration major with 3.91 GPA expected to graduate this spring.
 
He was also a 2024 Academic All-MAC selection and a 2024 CSC Academic All-American. Piontkowski was also named Misericordia Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2025.
 
Barbour is a three-time All-MAC Freedom honoree while helping Misericordia to two MAC Freedom title matches.
 
She earned second-team recognition in 2022 and 2023 and honorable mention nod in 2024.
 
Barbour maintains a 3.99 GPA as an occupational science major.
 
Her academic performance led to seven Dean's List honors, plus three times on the MAC Academic Honor Roll.
 
Herman has been one of MU's top players throughout his career.  He was the MAC Freedom  runner-up in 2023. He recorded a 152 (+8) 36-hole score, earning First Team All-MAC Freedom honors.
 
Herman majored in sport management and is working toward an MBA.
 
He earned a 3.95 GPA and was a member of both the Dean's List and MAC Academic Honor Roll.