BUFFALO, NY – Four University at Buffalo student-athletes were named Mid-American Conference Distinguished Scholar Athletes for the fall sports seasons, the league announced on Thursday. The four include Julia Benati and Carissima Cutrona from women's soccer, John McCarty from men's cross country and Tim Roberts from football. Voted on by faculty athletic representatives at MAC institutions, these student-athletes represent the 'best of the best' from each sports Academic All-MAC Teams.
Benati, an exercise science major with a 3.99 GPA, wrapped up her impressive UB career with her best offensive season of her career. The team captain tied for the team-lead with a career-high seven goals, four assists and 18 points while notching 63 shots.