DALLAS – Middle Tennessee men's basketball student-athlete Jacob Johnson has been named winner of the Winter Spirit of Service award for MTSU, as announced by the Conference USA office Friday afternoon. The award honors student-athletes who continuously give back through community service endeavors, good academic standing and participation in their respective sports. The Spirit of Service Award is presented three times throughout the season, with Friday's honorees representing track and field and basketball. Award recipients are nominated by their institutions.
Redshirt senior Johnson dedicated his off-court hours to a number of events within the community, working with Special Olympics Tennessee at a local bowling event for the program and athletes.