Excelling off the field!!

Although Central Michigan had a difficult season on the field, off the field was an entirely different story. Eleven players from the 2015 roster were named to the Mid-American Conference All-Academic team. Interestingly with these eleven athletes, CMU was second in the conference, tied with Longwood, and only behind Missouri State (13).

In order to qualify for the All-Academic team, an athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20. In addition, the athlete must also participate in at least fifty percent of her team's games. However, both freshman and first year transfer students are not eligible to be selected.

Also, six of the eleven players that were selected, had been selected in previous seasons. Kaysie Gregory received this honor for her third time, while athletes Kianne Hinkle, Sadie Lynn Reynolds, Olivia Shagam, Maude Stalars and Olivia Wagner were honored for the second time.

Photo Credit: CM-Life.com

MAC All-Academic Honors

Central Michigan (11):

Haley Bova, Sophomore, Undeclared, 3.33

Alex Gonda, Sophomore, Undeclared, 3.25

Kaysie Gregory, Senior, Master's of Science in Human Resource Administration, 3.88

Kianne Hinkle, Senior, Integrative Public Relations, 3.83

Addy Marshall, Sophomore, Undeclared, 3.50

Elaine Materise, Senior, Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, 3.42

Kayla McClure, Sophomore, Environmental Health and Safety, 3.80

Sadie Lynn Reynolds, Senior, Child Development, 3.43

Olivia Shagam, Senior, Exercise Science (Kinesiology), 3.36

Maude Stalars, Junior, International Business, 3.45

Olivia Wagner, Junior, Outdoor and Environmental Recreation, 3.73

By: Michael Greenwood