HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky baseball's Billy Marion was named to the Horizon League All-Academic Team the league office announced on Wednesday. 

Completing his Masters of Business Administration this spring, Marion registered a 3.82 GPA in the program. On the field, he saved his best season for last, hitting .280 with 18 runs scored, 17 RBI, three homers, six doubles and a triple. NKU's starting centerfielder had eight multi-hit games, including three 3-hit outings. Factoring in 22 walks on the year, Marion registered a .401 on-base percentage.

This marks the first postseason honor of Marion's career.

2021 #HLBASE All-Academic Team (ties not broken)
Mitchell Buban, Milwaukee
Joe Vyskocil, Milwaukee
Billy Marion, Northern Kentucky
Michael Stygles, Oakland
Garett Lake, Purdue Fort Wayne
Jacob Key, UIC
Thomas Smart, UIC
Alex Alders, Wright State
Damon Dues, Wright State
Nick Caruso, Youngstown State
Collin Floyd, Youngstown State
Phillip Glasser, Youngstown State
Padraig O'Shaughnessy, Youngstown State
Jon Synder, Youngstown State

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