Marshall University Athletics
Swimming/Diving, Tennis Earn C-USA Sport Academic Awards
7/14/2021 3:38:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis
Herd programs recognized
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall's Swimming/Diving and Tennis program each garnered Conference USA Sport Academic Awards, the league office announced on Wednesday.
The Thundering Herd's swimming and diving program posted a grade point average of 3.77 for the 2020-21 school year, while Marshall's tennis team checked in with a 3.82.
The Sport Academic Award is given to the team in each conference-sponsored sport with the highest GPA for the academic year.
In fact, 14 of the Thundering Herd's programs finished the year with a GPA of 3.1 or higher.
In May, the league recognized Marshall with 90 recipients of the C-USA Academic Medal (GPA of 3.75 or higher), the conference's third-highest total, while 271 made the Commissioner's Honor Roll.
Quote from Marshall Swimming/Diving Coach Ian Walsh:
"Our coaches are so proud of the success our women have earned, both in the pool and now in the classroom, this season. There have been a lot of "firsts" for Marshall Swimming and Diving on the athletic side. To receive this award means a lot to this program."
"Through the most challenging season, our group found a way to be the standard, academically, within our conference. They earned it every day and we look forward to continuing our academic excellence for years to come."
The Thundering Herd's swimming and diving program posted a grade point average of 3.77 for the 2020-21 school year, while Marshall's tennis team checked in with a 3.82.
The Sport Academic Award is given to the team in each conference-sponsored sport with the highest GPA for the academic year.
In fact, 14 of the Thundering Herd's programs finished the year with a GPA of 3.1 or higher.
In May, the league recognized Marshall with 90 recipients of the C-USA Academic Medal (GPA of 3.75 or higher), the conference's third-highest total, while 271 made the Commissioner's Honor Roll.
Quote from Marshall Swimming/Diving Coach Ian Walsh:
"Our coaches are so proud of the success our women have earned, both in the pool and now in the classroom, this season. There have been a lot of "firsts" for Marshall Swimming and Diving on the athletic side. To receive this award means a lot to this program."
"Through the most challenging season, our group found a way to be the standard, academically, within our conference. They earned it every day and we look forward to continuing our academic excellence for years to come."
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