CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) -- The Mid-American Conference announced Friday, Sept. 17, its list of Distinguished Scholar Athletes from the previous academic year's sports (2020-21). A total of 21 Eagles were recognized as the 'best of the best' from each sport's Academic All-MAC teams.
Six different EMU programs saw multiple student-athletes earn the honor. Men's indoor track and field led the way with five honorees, while women's outdoor track and field earned three nods.
The Distinguished Scholar Athlete is a seventh-year award given to students who have excelled in athletics and academics. Following each season, any student with a 3.