CLEVELAND - Ten Golden Flashes with representation from five of Kent State's winter sports teams were named Mid-American Conference Distinguished Scholar Athletes by the conference office this week. Faculty athletic representatives at MAC institutions voted in 152 student-athletes among eight winter sports (men's & women's basketball, men's & women's indoor track & field, men's & women's swimming & diving, gymnastics, wrestling).
In its fourth year, The Distinguished Scholar Athlete award represents the 'best of the best' who have excelled in athletics and academics. Choosing from the Academic All-MAC Teams announced earlier in the year, the faculty athletic representatives select an elite group.