Marshall University Athletics
Baseball's Blank and Sikula Earn Academic All-District Recognition
5/7/2011 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
May 7, 2011
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Kyle Blank and Arik Sikula of the Marshall University baseball team were recently announced as selections to the 2011 Capital One Academic District Teams. Both Blank and Sikula were named to the District 2 First Team and are now eligible for Academic All-American recognition, which is selected next month.
Blank, a senior from South Charleston, has maintained a 3.90 grade point average as he already graduated with a degree in finance and is pursuing his MBA. The lefty specialist of out of the Herd bullpen has been one of the most reliable arms, as he has appeared in 20 games and maintained a 1.29 ERA.
Sikula, who earned the same distinct honor last season, owns a 3.82 grade point average as a management major. The right-handed Sunday starter is 2-5 with a 4.92 ERA in his final season with the Herd. Earlier in the season, he earned Conference USA Co-Pitcher of the Week honors, becoming the first pitcher ever at Marshall to earn the weekly league award. Sikula was also named to the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award list at the start of the 2011 season.
To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director.
