NEW ORLEANS -- Four SBU track and field athletes were named to the USTFCCCA Division II All-Academic Track and Field Team. Jenny Blair, Corie Chuning and Tyrahnique Thomas earned a spot on the women's squad while Jesse Kueker picked up the honor for the men. Both SBU squads also earned the honor of being named as All-Academic Track and Field Teams.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – One hundred twenty-three Southwest Baptist University student-athletes earned academic recognition from the MIAA when the 2009-10 awards were announced recently. Eight of those achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs and a spot on the Academic Excellence list. Eight individuals also received MIAA Scholar Athlete recognition, having a 3.5 cumulative GPA and being named All-MIAA in their sport. All 123 student-athletes were named to the Academic Honor Roll.
BOLIVAR, Mo. -- SBU track and cross country head coach Corey McElhaney has announced the signings of 25 new players who will join the Bearcats for the 2010-11 school year.
EMPORIA, Kan. -- Only a handful of athletes ran for the SBU Bearcat outdoor track team at the Emporia State Sam Williams Qualifier, and most used the event as an opportunity to qualify for nationals or improve their times had they already qualified in an event.