Marshall University Athletics
Macie Majoy Named a Sun Belt Conference Representative for NCAA Woman of The Year
8/1/2023 1:00:00 PM | Track and Field
Majoy, along with USM’s Katelyn Cartwright, will be honored by league in Atlanta in October
NEW ORLEANS – Marshall University women's track and field graduate Macie Majoy has been named a Sun Belt Conference representative for NCAA Woman of the Year.
The Huron, Ohio native was selected by the SBC as one of two student-athletes to represent the league as a finalist for the award (Katelyn Cartwright-USM). Majoy was brought forward as Marshall's representative to the Sun Belt last month.
"Macie's accomplishments as a student-athlete are a testament to her hard work and dedication to excellence," Senior Associate Director of Athletics Beatrice Crane-Banford said. "She made the most of her five years with us, always demonstrating the commitment and work ethic necessary to achieve the highest standards of academic and athletic achievement. We are very proud of the way Macie represents The Herd as a Daughter of Marshall, and appreciate the Sun Belt Conference's recognition of her outstanding career."
The MU graduate had a successful five-year career with the Herd on and off the vault ramp, graduating in 2021 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Cyber Forensics. Majoy then graduated with an M.S. in Criminal Justice in 2023.
While completing her Master's in 2022-23, Majoy made the most of her final year of eligibility, winning the SBC title in both Indoor and Outdoor Pole Vault while setting a school record in each event.
Majoy became the first women's vaulter to clear four meters indoors, shattering the record with a 4.15 meter vault. Her 4.08 meter vault in her home state of Ohio set the school record outdoors in April.
In total, Majoy won nine meets in her final season of competition, finishing her career at the NCAA Championships East Preliminaries.
"Words cannot even begin to express how honored I am to have been selected as one of two Sun Belt athletes to be a representative for the NCAA Woman of the Year," Majoy said. "Marshall has and will always hold a special place in my heart and to have the chance to represent them one last time for such a prestigious honor is truly an amazing feeling. Upon graduation, I have deeply missed pole vaulting and the incredible team atmosphere therefore, this nomination is extremely fulfilling."
In addition to her success in the classroom and in competition, Majoy also served as the President of Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society and was presented Marshall's Student Government Leader of the Year Award for her work leading the organization. Majoy was also recognized as Marshall's Outstanding Graduate Student by the Criminal Justice Department based on her academic achievements.
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