Maier, Barrett, D'agostino, Borman Tapped As DI Scholar Women Of
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Contact: Tom Lewis USTFCCCA 1100 Poydras St., Suite 1750 Phone: (504) 599-8904 New Orleans, LA 70163 Fax: (504) 599-8909 www.ustfccca.org Maier, Barrett, D’Agostino, Borman Tapped as DI Scholar Women of the Year In addition, 676 individuals receive All-Academic status for the track & field seasons July 25, 2012 NEW ORLEANS – California’s Debroah Maier, Arizona’s Brigetta Barrett, Dartmouth’s Abbey D’Agostino, and Oklahoma’s Brittany Borman were named as Scholar Athletes of the Year in Division I for the 2012 women’s track & field seasons by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The group represents collegiate track & field’s best in both athletics and academics. In addition, 676 student‐athletes were tapped as USTFCCCA All‐Academic honorees. Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards are determined from among those who earned All‐Academic status and placed highest in individual events at the most recent NCAA Championships. Those who earn multiple individual championship titles rank higher in the tie‐breaking process, and cumulative GPA is weighed as the final tiebreaker to establish a winner. Separate awards are given to track athletes and field athletes for the indoor and outdoor seasons, resulting in four categories. Indoor Track Scholar Athlete of the Year – Deborah Maier, California Maier, a native of Cameron Park, Calif., was the NCAA indoor runner‐up in the 3000 and 5000 meters. She carries a cumulative GPA of 3.82. Indoor Field Scholar Athlete of the Year – Brigetta Barrett, Arizona Barrett, a finalist for The Bowerman, holds a 3.51 cumulative GPA and was the NCAA champ indoors and out in the high jump. The native of Duncanville, Texas, is a two‐time winner of this award. Outdoor Track Scholar Athlete of the Year – Abbey D’Agostino, Dartmouth A native of Topsfield, Mass., D’Agostino was the NCAA outdoor champion in the 5000 meters. She carries a 3.65 cumulative GPA and was the USTFCCCA’s Northeast Region Track Athlete of the Year for the outdoor season. Outdoor Field Scholar Athlete of the Year – Brittany Borman, Oklahoma The NCAA’s javelin champ, Festus, Mo., native Borman carries a 3.75 cumulative GPA through the spring 2012 semester. Past Winners Indoor Track & Field (track athlete) 2012: Deborah Maier, California 2011: Jordan Hasay, Oregon 2010: Phoebe Wright, Tennessee 2009: Sarah Bowman, Tennessee PAGE 2 2008: Sarah Bowman, Tennessee Indoor Track & Field (field athlete) 2012: Brigetta Barrett, Arizona 2011: Brigetta Barrett, Arizona 2010: Kylie Hutson, Indiana State 2009: Kylie Hutson, Indiana State 2008: Ellie Rudy, Montana State Indoor Track & Field (single award) 2007: Sarah Stevens, Arizona State Outdoor Track & Field (track athlete) 2012: Abbey D'Agostino, Dartmouth 2011: Sheila Reid, Villanova 2010: Lisa Koll, Iowa State 2009: Jenny Barringer, Colorado 2008: Lisa Koll, Iowa State Outdoor Track & Field (field athlete) 2012: Brittany Borman, Oklahoma 2011: Trecey Rew, Northwestern State 2010: Evelien Dekkers, Florida 2009: Kim Williams, Florida State 2008: Sarah Stevens, Arizona State Outdoor Track & Field (single award) 2007: Michelle Sikes, Wake Forest 676 Earn All‐Academic Status In addition to the Scholar Athletes of the Year, the USTFCCCA also announced the women’s 2012 Division I All‐Academic Track & Field team. A total of 676 student‐athletes representing 171 institutions compose the group. For at least the third‐ consecutive year, Nebraska accumulated the most on the All‐Academic team, claiming 15 on this year’s list. BYU matched the Huskers with 15. Oregon and Minnesota followed with 14. Florida State and Arkansas rounds out the top‐five teams with 11. The Big Ten managed a national‐best, 81, who were named to the list. The Big 12 (76) and Pac‐12 (66) followed as top‐ three leagues. To qualify for the USTFCCCA All‐Academic Track and Field Team, the student‐athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 and have met either of the following athletic standards: for the indoor season, a student‐ athlete must have finished the regular season ranked in the national top 96 in an individual event or ranked in the national top 48 (collective listing) in a relay event on the official NCAA POP list provided by TFRRS.org; for the outdoor season, a student‐athlete must have participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Championships (including preliminary rounds). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 MORE PAGE 3 USTFCCCA 2012 Division I Track & Field All‐Academic Honorees, WOMEN Student-Athlete Institution Cassie Crawford Appalachian State University Constance Ezugha Arizona State University Hailey Hanna Arizona State University Alex Hartig Arizona State University Ashley Lampley Arizona State University Cj Navarro Arizona State University Natasa Vulic Arizona State University Maya Pressley Auburn University Samantha Scarlett Auburn University Justine Charbonnet Baylor University Erin Hegarty Baylor University Christina Holland Baylor University Rachel Johnson Baylor University Mariah Kelly Baylor University Tiffani McReynolds Baylor University Allysa Nichols Baylor University Raena Rhone Baylor University Diamond Richardson Baylor University Jessica Ubanyionwu Baylor University Cate Westenhover Baylor University Debra Johnson Boise State University Katy Andrews Brigham Young University Diana Blauer Keys Brigham Young University Christen Botteron- Brigham Young University Gunther Cecily Boyce Brigham Young University Lisa Drury Brigham Young University Alexis Eaton Brigham Young University Candace Eddy Brigham Young University Sarah Edwards Brigham Young University Rachel Fisher Brigham Young University Amber Freeman Brigham Young University Huntington Michaelanne Laurent Brigham Young University Diane McAllister Perry Brigham Young University Nicole Naatjes Brigham Young University Katie Palmer Brigham Young University Nachelle Stewart Mackie Brigham Young University Heidi Caldwell Brown University Lauren Waterbury Brown University Tayler Siegrist Bucknell University Katie Clark Butler University Vanessa Hancock California Polytechnic State University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 MORE PAGE 4 Christina Cabias California State University, Fresno Meagan McKee California State University, Fresno J'Quyra Moncur-Blue California State University, Fresno Katie Wilson California State University, 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