The Southeastern Conference announced its 2025‑26 First‑Year Academic Honor Roll this week, recognizing a select group of student‑athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom while competing in SEC championship sports.
Academic Honor Roll Criteria and Recognition
Eligibility requires a minimum 3.0 grade point average and the completion of at least 24 semester hours, a standard that reflects the conference’s dedication to academic rigor among its competitors.
A Freshman’s Dual Triumph
Sariyah Bailey, a freshman defender who appeared in all 25 matches and started 19 of them during LSU’s historic Sweet 16 run, contributed nine goals and seven assists, earning a place on the Top‑Drawer Soccer Freshman Best XI Second Team and the Midseason Top 100 Freshmen list.
Beyond her on‑field production, Bailey is majoring in Sport Administration with a concentration in Sport Commerce, a curriculum that blends athletic insight with business acumen.
Lila Jaillet, who did not see action in the 2025 season, was nonetheless celebrated for her scholarly performance, also pursuing a Sport Administration degree with the same concentration.
Looking Ahead
Their simultaneous placement on the honor roll underscores LSU Soccer’s philosophy of developing well‑rounded leaders who thrive both on the pitch and in the classroom. With a foundation built on academic excellence and competitive success, the new cohort is poised to influence future matches and to carry forward the university’s reputation for integrating sport and scholarship.