JONESBORO, Ark. (5/1/17) – Celebrating the Red Wolves' academic success, athletic achievements and commitment to community service, the Arkansas State Athletics Department honored its student-athletes, presented senior rings and announced its major award winners for the 2016-17 year at the 5th Annual “The stAte Awards” Monday night at the Convocation Center.
Senior All-American and Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year Markie Schaedig and junior track and field star Jaylen Bacon, a First Team All-America and Sun Belt Conference selection, were named the recipients of the Terry Gwin Award. The award is named after former football player Terry Gwin and based on leadership, citizenship, scholarship and athletic performance.