By TTU Sports Information & OVC
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was another fantastic season for the Tennessee Tech student-athletes in the classroom and it was reflected a record-tying 113 were named to the Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll. Tech also saw 113 honored for 2013-14.
The most honored Tech team was women's soccer, which boasted a league-high 20 student-athletes on the list. The soccer team was followed by football with 19 and both baseball and softball with 13 each.
To be selected for the honor, the student-athlete must have achieved at least a 3.25 grade point average and have been eligible and on the team throughout the competitive season in their chosen NCAA-sponsored sport(s) and used a season of competition.
"We are extremely proud of the academic success of our student-athletes and our teams," said Director of Athletics Mark Wilson. "I congratulate each of them for being named to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll.
"Student-athletes at Tennessee Tech truly personify the meaning of the term. Success within the academic realm is expected consistently, and these awards represent the standard that has been set for both athletic and academic performances at Tennessee Tech."
Across the league, 1,281 student-athletes were recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Overall it marks the second-highest total in League history, trailing only a record 1,337 honorees a season ago.
Over the past 10 years, the OVC has honored over 11,000 student-athletes with the Commissioner's Honor Roll.
Earlier this week the League announced that 222 student-athletes earned the OVC Academic Medal of Honor for having perfect 4.0 grade point averages last academic year. The League will announce the winner of the Academic Achievement Award and Team Academic Achievement Awards next week.
The Tech student-athletes on the list included:
BASEBALL (13) – Chris Brown, Chase Chambers, Ryan Flick, Evan Fraliex, Matt Jones, Alex Junior, Brennon Kaleiwahea, Ty King, Devin Lancaster, Travis Moths, Trevor Putzig, Jake Rice, Brandon Smith
MEN'S BASKETBALL (3) – Stephaun Adams, Kajon Mack, Mason Ramsey
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (3) – Yaktavia "Shug" Hickson, Makenzie Iles, Kandace Newry
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY (4) – Josh Daugherty, Anthony Palmer, Paul Patterson, Daniel Williamson
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY (7) – Sarah Brandt*, Anna Cooper*, Molly Griffin*, D'Airrien Jackson*, Crystal Liebenberg*, Micayla Rennick*, Madison Stremler*
FOOTBALL (19) – Dami Adekunjo, Dontez Byrd, Alex Carling, Tim Collins, Clay Davis, Shannon Fayne, Norman Hand, Seth Huner, Matthew Leifheit, Nick Madonia, Riley Patton, Josh Poplar, Xavier Schlueter, Zach Sullivan, Yeedee Thaenrat, Jake Warwick, Storm Williams, Haidar Zaidan, Clint Zierke
MEN'S GOLF (2) – A.J. Wilkerson, Cameron Yeary
WOMEN'S GOLF (4) – Allyson Dunn, Shelby Johnson, Whitney Robertson, Lydia Triplett
WOMEN'S SOCCER (20) – Kelly Allen, Rachel Blow, Abi Gearing, Zoie Hensley, Mary Francis Hoots, Molly Kafader, Michaella Keyes, McKenzie McCloud, Alyssa Montgomery, Kari Naerdemann, Cassidy Ortman, Karigan Owens, Kalyn Pruett, Julia Rebollo, Marissa Rouse, Dani Shartouny, Kaitie Shipley, Mayra Tarraga Manzanal, Nora Vicsek, Emily Williams
SOFTBALL (13) – Aalia Bivens, Demi Coleman, Bayli Cruse, Callen Griffin, Kayla Hughes, Kelly Kennedy, Gabby LaSala, Jessie Lowery, Ashley McGowan, Gabby Perez, Alyssa Richards, Raegan Sparks, Leigh Ellen Thomas
MEN'S TENNIS (5) – Jorge Alfonzo, Alberto Esteban, Eduardo Mena, Guillermo Nicolas, Carlos Tajes
WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD (10) – Sarah Brandt*, Anna Cooper*, Molly Griffin*, D'Airrien Jackson*, Crystal Liebenberg*, Brittany McGee, Micayla Rennick*, Eshe Robinson, Madison Stremler*, Antonia Susnjar
VOLLEYBALL (10) – Sharon Anderson, Liz Bossong, Emily Brooks, Kirsten Brugere, Abigail Duncan, Susie Jeziorowski, K'Vonna Johnson, Shealene Little, Rachel Thomas, Kellie Williams
* - Student-athlete was a winner in multiple sports
Graphic courtesy of Ohio Valley Conference
