Baltimore – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) announced their Scholar Athletes of the Year for the 2024 season, as Loyola University Maryland's Sydni Black was named the Division I Scholar Athlete.
 
"The 2024 IWLCA Division I Scholar-Athlete award is such a meaningful testament to Sydni's incredible work ethic both on-and-off the field" said Head Coach Jen Adams. "It's an honor that reflects not only her academic excellence, but also her commitment to excel in every aspect of her life. It is a truly tremendous honor amongst so many outstanding and worthy student-athletes. Loyola Lacrosse is immensely proud of Sydni for this outstanding achievement and the many ways that she continues to represent Loyola University."
 
Black, a senior from Cincinatti, Ohio, wrapped up her playing career with the Greyhounds this past season, posted her best season of her career, as she started all 21 games, scoring a career-best 76 goals and 30 assists for 106 points. Her 76 goals were the second most in a single season in Loyola history, as her 106 points were the fourth most in a single season.
 
She finishes her career at Loyola as one of the best attacker's in program history, as she finishes ranked 9^th in career goals, finishing with 178 goals. She also finishes ranked 9^th in points, finishing with 248 career points.
 
Black is just as impressive off the field, as she has been named a Deloitte Summer Scholar, Presidential Scholar, recipient of the Diane Geppi-Aikens scholarship, as well as being named as the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar award winner for women's lacrosse.
 
She has also been a member of several clubs while at Loyola, including serving as a member of the Student Board to the President and was on the Diversity Advisory Board. Black was an Information Systems and Data Analytics major at Loyola, graduating with a cumulative GPA of 3.81.