TUCSON, Ariz. - The student-athletes for the month of March 2024 have been announced by C.A.T.S. Academics and the honorees include Nicole Dallin (Soccer), Gile Bite Starkute (Women's Golf), Austin Flaute (Men's Diving) and Pelle Larsson (Men's Basketball).
 
Athlete: Nicki Dallin
Year: 5th year Senior
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: Menifee, Calif.
"Nicole is pursuing a Legal Studies Master's Degree after finishing her Bachelor in Political Science Major at the University of Arizona. Throughout her time here, Nicole has shown teamwork, leadership, passion, and dedication not only for her sport but through her academics career as well. She maintains a high standard in everything she does and is a pleasure to be around." - Academic Counselor Elle McAlister
 
Athlete: Gile Bite Starkute
Year: Senior
Sport: Women's Golf
Hometown: Vilnius, Lithuania
"Gile is a senior student-athlete who embodies excellence both on and off the golf course. Throughout her five years at the University of Arizona, Gile has demonstrated remarkable dedication, balancing demanding academics with exceptional golf. As a standout athlete, she has achieved numerous accolades and successes, showcasing outstanding skill, teamwork, and leadership qualities. In the classroom, Gile maintains high grades while navigating the demands of her busy athletic schedule. She has already finished her undergraduate degree and is pursuing a masters and she continues to inspire others with her passion for both athletics and academics." - Senior Associate Director Jennifer Mewes
 
Athlete: Austin Flaute
Year: Graduate Student
Sport: Men's Diving
Hometown: South Bend, Ind.
"Austin is a prime example of what it means to be a student-athlete. Taking 16 units in the Fall 2023 semester of Architecture graduate level classes and taking 15 units this semester. Austin has such high dedication to such a tough graduate program while still crushing it on as a diver. He continues to embody the spirit of academic excellence. As leader of the diving team, Austin continues to pushes himself and others while passing down his knowledge to the younger divers."  - Academic Counselor Kendrick Johnson
 
Athlete: Pelle Larsson
Year: Senior
Sport: Men's Basketball
Hometown:  Nacka, Sweden
"Pelle is a native of Nacka, Sweden, is a senior student-athlete and member of the Men's Basketball team who has continuously worked hard in the classroom throughout his time at Arizona. His outstanding work was also recognized during the 2022-23 academic year, as he was named to the Academic All-District team at the Division I level. He is currently on track to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Humanities with an emphasis in Business Administration at the end of the Spring 2024 semester." - Senior Lead Academic Counselor Andrew Salgado
 
Below is a look at previous Student-Athletes of the month for the 2023-24 academic year:
 
February 2024
Yannick Malik (Men's Golf)
Trevor Long (Baseball)
Magdalena Hagsten Skarda (Women's Swimming & Diving)
Grace Reeder (Triathlon)

January 2024
Tanvi Narendran (Women's Tennis)
Youssef Koudssi (Men's Track & Field)
Caroline Herry (Gymnastics)
Tommy Palmer (Men's Swimming & Diving)

December 2023
Maki Bispham (Beach Volleyball)
Devyn Netz (Softball)
Sam Sommerhauser (Men's Golf)
Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine (Football)

November 2023
Nyota Katembo (Soccer)
Tony Pluta (Baseball)
Nicole Briggs (Volleyball)
Filip Borovicanin (Men's Basketball)

October 2023
Maria Cabanillas (Women's Golf)
Siaosi "Rhino" Tapa'atoutai (Football)
Inaki Cabrera Bello (Men's Tennis)
Kelly Wetteland (Triathlon, Women's Swimming & Dive, Cross Country)
 
September 2023
Tacario Davis (Football)
Ana Heath (Volleyball)
Michael Ogbeiwi (Men's Track & Field)
Taylen Wise (Women's Track & Field)
 
Summer 2023
Esmery Martinez (Women's Basketball)
Orion Henderson (Men's Swim & Dive)