Courtesy: Princeton Athletic Communications Candy Button, Lizzy Pierce and Tory Roberts were recognized by the NFCA for their academic success.

Candy Button, Lizzy Pierce and Tory Roberts were recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for their academic performance during the 2011-12 school year.

The trio of Tigers represented Princeton as one of 140 Division I schools on the list of honorees.

Button, a senior, has been a three-year starter for the Tigers in the outfield her first two years and moving to the infield last season. Pierce, also a senior and a three-year starter in the outfield, was a first-team All-Ivy League outfielder in 2001. Roberts, a junior, has been a starter in the middle infield in each of her first two seasons.

The Tigers will begin their 2013 season in March. The complete announcement from the NFCA can be found here.