Few videos are more heartwarming in college sports than a coach announcing a walk-on is getting a full scholarship. The coach makes the announcement, often to the surprise of the player, and the rest of the players celebrate their teammate’s good news.
This happened to Notre Dame guard [autotag]Sarah Cernugel[/autotag]. Take a look at [autotag]Niele Ivey[/autotag] making the announcement and her tweet congratulating her newest scholarship player:
Congratulations Sarah! Thank you for your dedication to our program and for helping us get better everyday!! You earned and deserve this scholarship!đâď¸đđž https://t.co/HdTQ8gxghp
— Niele Ivey (@IrishCoachIvey) August 24, 2023
Cernugel saw limited action in her first two collegiate seasons. Other than a seven-minute appearance early in her first season, she hasn’t seen more than three minutes of action in any game. In 39 minutes, she has shot 3 of 14 from the field for six points. In the Irish’s NCAA Tournament win over Southern Utah this past season, she recorded her first collegiate steal and block.
Here’s hoping Cernugel’s next two seasons provide her with more opportunities as a scholarship player.
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