Criteria for selection to the All-American scholar team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics with the minimum cumulative grade point average being 3.50.

Helgesen, a sophomore from Hagavik, Norway, competed in all 10 of the Panthers' tournaments as a freshman during the team's 2010-11 season. At the Colonial Athletic Association Championship, she recorded her tournament-best 231, as well as a career-low 74 during the opening round of competition. Studying exercise science, Helgesen maintains a 4.03 GPA and has earned a spot on Georgia State's President's List and Dean's List.

Lorentzen, the 2011 CAA Golfer of the Year, is making her second consecutive appearance on the NGCA All-American Scholar team. Hailing from Soroe, Denmark, the senior was recognized earlier this year for her academic achievement, earning the CAA Scholar-Athlete Award as well as a spot on the Capital One Academic All-District second team. Throughout the 2010-11 season, Lorentzen was the Panther's top performer in seven of the team's 10 tournaments and collected three top-5 finishes while maintaining a 74.90 stroke average. Lorentzen upholds a 3.82 GPA while pursuing a degree in journalism.

Sanchez, a sophomore from Bogota, Colombia, garnered three top-20 finishes during her freshman season with the GSU women's golf team. She fired her career-low 71 in the second round of the Panther's home tournament, the John Kirk/Panther Intercollegiate. Majoring in finance with a 3.66 GPA, Sanchez was named to the Dean's List both fall and spring semesters this past academic year.

The NGCA is a non-profit organization representing women's collegiate golf coaches. Founded in 1983, the NGCA represents nearly 500 coaches throughout the country, and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing its members and the student-athletes they represent.