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Track & Field Lands 29 on Indoor Academic All-MAC List

CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs landed 29 student-athletes on the Mid-American Conference’s (MAC) Academic All-MAC list for the 2024-25 indoor season, the conference office announced Wednesday, May 14. The women’s team saw 19 student-athletes earn the award while 10 members of the men’s squad made the list. […]

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University track and field programs landed 29 student-athletes on the Mid-American Conference’s (MAC) Academic All-MAC list for the 2024-25 indoor season, the conference office announced Wednesday, May 14.

The women’s team saw 19 student-athletes earn the award while 10 members of the men’s squad made the list. Both team’s totals ranked inside the conference top three, led by the men’s team, whose 10 honorees ranked second while the women’s 18 slotted third.

To earn Academic All-MAC honors, student-athletes must carry a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher and compete in at least 50 percent of their team’s events during the season. The award highlights those who exemplify what it means to be a true student-athlete.

For the women, Kent State topped this year’s list with 21 student-athletes earning recognition. Ball State followed closely with 19 selections, while Eastern Michigan placed 18 on the prestigious

academic team.

Earning the honor from the women’s team is Isabella Brent (Dearborn Heights, Mich./Divine Child), Natalie Buratczuk (Saint Charles, Ill./Saint Charles North), Sophie Emin (Easton, Pa./Easton Area/Rutgers), Kiera Hansen (Freeland, Mich./Freeland), Tijana Japundzic (Belgrade, Serbia/Technical School “New Belgrade”), Aleah Johnson (Botkins, Ohio/Botkins), Nyla Joseph-Guevara (Coral Springs, Fla./Fort Lauderdale), Nicolette Lewis (Douglasville, Ga./Hoover), Marta Moreno (Wassenaar, Netherlands/American School of The Hague), Chloie Musta (Mesick, Mich./Cadillac), Eva Orlich (San José, Costa Rica/IEM Bilingual), Laisette Rachal, Megan Rybitski (Dayton, Ohio/Wayne), Julia Sabo (Luckey, Ohio/Eastwood), Maleah Scott (Farmington, Minn./Farmington), Saraiah Walkes (Manatee County, Fla./The-Out-of-Door-Academy), Cara Weber (Union, Ky./Larry A. Ryle), Mariia Yelanska (Dnipro, Ukraine), and Anita Zaro (Timisoara, Romania/Faculty of Physical Education and Sport).

On the men’s side, Kent State led all programs with 17 selections. Eastern Michigan followed with 10 honorees, while Akron and Buffalo each had eight representatives named to the team.

Earning the nod for the Eastern men is Ronan Codyre (Auckland, New Zealand/Macleans College), Lachlan Cornelius (Queensland, Brisbane, Australia/Anglican Church Grammar School), Cason Doolittle (Findlay, Ohio/Liberty Benton), Brendan Hill (Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne), Drew Knieper (Lake Orion, Mich./Lake Orion/Hope College), Carson McCoy (Pittsburgh, Pa./Deer Lakes), Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive), Tajay Roberts (Sunrise, Fla./Dillard), Gabe Singh (Toledo, Ohio/Sylvania Northview/Oakland), and Kian Wiles (Hull, England/St. Mary’s College).

List of Women’s Honorees

Akron (11)

Kayla Allen, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.72

Cassidy Allen, Sr., Biomedical Engineering, 3.535

Nighyah Carthen, Sr., Nursing, 3.277

Megan Hipple, So., Food and Environmental Nutrition, 3.396

Grace Henderson, Sr., Biomedical Science, 3.745

Vanessa Horn, Jr., Psychology, 4.00

Jessica Mason, So., Biomedical Science, 4.00

Joy Nwokike, Sr., Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership, 3.688

Rebecca Strunk, So., Exercise Science, 3.763

Kayla Sucharski, So., Biology, 3.89

Ruth Webb, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.423

Ball State (19)

Shelby Christman, Sr., Nursing, 3.77

Mckenna Cinotte, Sr., Human Resource Management, 3.89

Sophie Daugard, So., Business Administration, 3.95

Lauren Graham, So., Biology, 3.51

Taylor Hickman, Jr., Chemistry, 3.63

Makensie Kramer, Sr., Accounting, 4.00

Brenna Lehrke, Jr., Political Science, 3.92

Sarah Mahnensmith, Sr., Teaching – Intense Intervention, 3.95

Malina Miller, So., Landscape Architecture, 4.00

Sydney Miller, So., Criminal Justice, 3.53

Mikayla Mimnaugh, So., Pre-Optometry, 3.97

Jenna Oriani, Sr., Finance, 3.80

Emma Potter, Sr., Media, 3.87

Carly Speltzer, Sr., Speech Language Pathology, 3.84

Alana Springer, Jr., Business Administration, 3.63

Lindley Steele, Jr., Nursing, 3.79

Brooklyn Taylor, So., Exercise Science, 3.77

Jessica Velez, Sr., Journalism, 3.95

Leila Williams-Molitor, Jr., Business Administration, 3.53

Bowling Green (16)

Lane Anderson, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.48

Kami Baker, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.75

Kiera Bonds, So., Human Development & Family Science, 4.00

Grace Bradtmueller, Jr., Individualized Studies, 3.59

Raegan Burkey, Sr., International Business, 3.92

Sydney Burrs, So., Criminal Justice, 3.87

Reagan Campbell, So., Pre-Physical Education & Health Education, 3.78

Kylee Cubbison, Jr., Health Science, 4.00

Emma Hellwege, Jr., Aviation Studies, 3.87

Sabrina Imes, Jr., Pre-Exercise Science, 3.34

Ashley Kisor, Jr., Pre-Exercise Science, 3.96

Jenna Lucas, Jr., Systems Engineering, 3.96

Alexis Parchman, Sr., Criminal Justice, 3.54

Regina Rose, Jr., Exercise Science, 4.00

Bianca Staples, Jr., Pre-Exercise Science, 3.86

Rachael Withrow, So., Communication Disorders, 4.00

Buffalo (11)

Zahra Amos, Sr., Biology, 3.218

Uma Bhattacharjee, So., Mechanical Engineering, 4.00

Bronagh Cassidy, Jr., Chemistry, 3.467

Lacey Danilovitz, So., Exercise Science, 3.966

Alexia Jones, So., Nursing, 3.319

Johanna Kleiner, Sr., Business Administration, 3.457

Amber McDonald, So., Business Administration, 3.341

Kara Moran, So., Nutrition Sciences, 3.660

Allison Newton, Jr., Health & Human Services, 3.584

Megan Smith, So., Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3.743

Brianna Urban, Jr., Accounting, 3.705

Central Michigan (17)

Sky Austin, So., Undeclared, 3.62

Lynette Cipolla, So., Environmental Engineering, 3.61

Sophia Garland, So., International Relations, 3.42

Emma Janesak, So., Public and Nonprofit Administration, 4.00

Grace Jenkins, Jr., Exercise Science: Kinesiology, 3.82

Kate Jenkins, Jr., Marketing, 3.73

Emily McLean, Sr., Secondary Education: Social Studies (6–12), 3.76

Libby Munderloh, Jr., Sociology, Social & Criminal Justice Concentration, 3.82

Ambria Nagel, So., Exercise Science: Clinical Exercise, 3.97

Emma Netzel, So., Environmental Engineering, 3.70

Riley Nielsen, So., Teaching (Grades PK–6), 3.63

Emily Paupore, Sr., Teaching (Grades PK–6), 3.91

Ereka Risner, So., Law and Economics, 3.43

Kaitlynn Rush, Sr., Masters of Health Administration, 3.23

Robyn Watts, So., Marketing, 3.58

Chesney Wilke, So., Sport Management, 3.74

Emily Yoshino, So., Marketing, 3.55

Eastern Michigan (19)

Isabella Brent, Sr., Criminology and Criminal Justice, 3.86

Natalie Buratczuk, Jr., Marketing-Intent, 3.49

Sophie Emin, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.86

Kiera Hansen, Jr., Simulation, Animation & Gaming, 3.22

Tijana Japundzic, Jr., General Business-Intent, 3.23

Aleah Johnson, Jr., Nursing, 3.97

Nyla Joseph-Guevara, Sr., Finance, 3.26

Nicolette Lewis, So., Marketing-Intent, 3.72

Marta Moreno, Sr., Art, 3.69

Chloie Musta, Sr., Nursing, 3.66

Eva Orlich, So., Product Design Engineering Tech, 3.98

Laisette Rachal, So., Business Administration-Undeclared, 3.48

Megan Rybitski, So., Biology, 3.69

Julia Sabo, So., Psychology, 3.44

Maleah Scott, Sr., Exercise Science Ortho/Prosth Comb, 3.83

Saraiah Walkes, Sr., Marketing-Intent, 3.49

Cara Weber, Jr., Interior Design, 3.65

Mariia Yelanska, So., Individualized Studies Program, 3.73

Anita Zaro, Senior, Individualized Studies Program, 3.93

Kent State (21)

Rakyia Addo, Sr., Psychology, 3.400

Matilde Carboncini, Jr., Marketing, 3.628

Angela Carter, Jr., Psychology, 3.901

Amryne Chilton, So., Sport Administration, 3.389

Keeli Dunaway, Jr., Actuarial Mathematics, 3.928

Olivia Fenneken, Gr., Business Management, 3.600

Andrea Filote, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.330

Noel Frye, R-Jr., Art Education, 3.646

Shelby Grover, So., Exercise Science, 3.814

Lanee Hall, Jr., Biology, 3.385

Story Jones, R-So., Speech Pathology & Audiology, 3.978

Nicole Kuehner, Jr., Interior Design, 4.000

Kennedy Landrus, R-So., Political Science, 3.473

Ella McCollom, So., Architecture, 3.939

Sydney Miller, Sr., Early Childhood Education, 3.707

Alexa Nestor, So., Accounting, 3.919

Jericha Petrella, Gr., Exercise Physiology, 3.838

Aliesha Shaw, Gr., Health Education and Promotion, 3.571

Amelia Smith, So., Nursing, 3.602

Karsyn Spears, Jr., Finance, 3.823

Alexandria Verbancic, Gr., Business Administration, 3.788

Miami (15)

Lucca Agate, Gr., Sport Psychology, 3.85

Mia Boule, So., Kinesiology, 4.00

Erin Connors, Sr., Biology/Neuroscience, 3.74

Emily Eterovich, Jr., Accountancy, 3.66

Gretchen Feldkamp, Sr., Kinesiology, 3.42

Ella Garvin, So., Accountancy, 3.98

Grace Hicks, Sr., Data Analytics, 3.54

Elle Miller, Sr., Engineering Management, 3.27

Cara Razavi, So., Biology/Premedical & Pre-Health Studies, 3.49

Ella Rigel, Sr., Kinesiology, 3.70

Ella Scally, Jr., Kinesiology, 3.21

Maddie Sisler, Sr., Biology/Premedical Studies, 3.62

Abby Suszek, Sr., Psychology/Strategic Communication, 3.55

Eve Traficanti, Jr., Architecture, 3.91

Nora Zubillaga, Jr., Biochemistry, 3.76

Northern Illinois (4)

Carly Leonard, 5th Yr., Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3.89

Samira Rosenfeld, Sr., Psychology, 3.371

Roshell Rowe, Sr., Biological Sciences, 3.366

Olivia Southby, Sr., Sport Management, 3.655

Ohio (13)

Emilee Baumann, So., Nursing, 3.604

Taja Booker, Sr., Experimental Psychology, 3.573

Leila Boussedra, Jr., Environmental & Plant Biology, 3.624

Abigail Cornell, So., Aviation Flight, 3.744

Sara Doughman, Jr., Biological Sciences, 3.301

Ellie Greenwell, So., Exercise Physiology Pre-Physical Therapy, 3.893

Kelsi Harris, Sr., Psychology, 3.706

Sarah Liederbach, Sr., Chemical Engineering, 3.525

Ashley Long, Jr., Biological Sciences, 3.463

Allie Martin, Jr., Psychology, 3.303

Millie Ryan, Sr., Middle Child Language Arts/Math, 3.786

Elinor Shuttleworth, So., Management Information Systems, 3.541

Toledo (9)

Alex Bauer, Sr., Counselor Education, 4.00

Sydney Caddell, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.328

Aubrey Duhaime, Jr., Marketing, 3.238

Makenna Englund, Jr., University Studies, 3.503

Karina James, Jr., Health Care Administration, 3.910

Laura Nicholson, Sr., Counselor Education, 3.793

Bailey Ranta, Jr., Early Childhood Education, 3.805

Jordyn Wright, So., Health Sciences, 3.255

Bella Earl, R-Fr., Pre-Business, 3.750

Western Michigan (12)

Laurie-Ann Desormes, So., Exercise Science, 3.34

Sandra Ferrari, So., Pre-Food Marketing, 3.34

Lane Hagens, Jr., Psychology, 3.71

Anichka Malachi, Jr., Computer Science, 3.35

Larissa McGrath, So., Biomedical Sciences, 4.00

Bri’Yanna Robinson, 6th Yr., Exercise Science, 3.50

Lauren Sancrant, Jr., Strategic Communications: Public Relations, 3.73

Brooke Soper, 5th Yr., Digital Media and Journalism, 3.80

Tess Van Dyk, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.89

Layla Wallace, So., Pre-Food Marketing, 3.35

Madison Zarembski, Jr., Elementary Education, 3.98

Lillian Zelasko, So., Political Science, 3.80

List of Men’s Honorees

Akron (8)

Majid Abuaun, So., Mechanical Engineering, 4.00

Mason Birch, So., Financial Management, 3.271

Hunter Garretson, Sr. (R), Mathematics, 4.00

Jimmy Harkelroad, Sr. (R), Computer Information Systems, 3.222

Benjamin Hudak, Jr., Chemistry, 3.875

Ryan Kamperman, So., Automated Manufacturing Engineering, 3.304

Christopher Vance, So., Accounting, 4.00

Justin Zapotoczny, Sr., Mechanical Engineering, 3.798

Buffalo (8)

Jason Colindres, So., Architecture and Planning, 3.425

Gabriel Cornfield, So., Business Administration, 3.619

Calvin Finger, Sr., Electrical Engineering, 3.89

Kevin Gabalski, Sr., Exercise Science, 3.722

Kenneth Gulloso, Jr., Management Information Systems, 3.667

Justin Kleppel, Gr., Public Health, 3.647

Tyler Norton, So., Biological Sciences, 3.447

Luke Stoeffler, Jr., Aerospace Engineering, 3.992

Eastern Michigan (10)

Ronan Codyre, So., Construction Management, 3.52

Lachlan Cornelius, So., Sport Management, 3.30

Cason Doolittle, So., Aviation Flight Tech – Intent, 3.88

Brendan Hill, Sr., Integrated Marketing Comm, 3.33

Drew Knieper, Sr., Mechanical Engineering, 3.53

Carson McCoy, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.78

Jake McEachern, So., Biology, 3.62

Tajay Roberts, Sr., Sport Management, 3.36

Gabe Singh, Sr., Individualized Studies Program, 3.43

Kian Wiles, Jr., Exercise Science, 3.26

Kent State (17)

Michael Arner, Sr., Aeronautics, 3.938

Jeremiah Blackmore, Sr., Professional Studies, 3.700

Caleb Bost, So., Business Management, 3.368

Donovan Crawford, R-Jr., Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology, 3.330

Kristian Kneffler, Gr., Leadership and Management, 3.475

Tony Lambert, R-Jr., Finance, 3.288

Riley LaPorte, R-So., Sport Administration, 3.349

Alexandre Malanda, Sr., Physical Education & Sport Performance, 3.239

Owen Miller, So., Accounting, 3.528

Mason Murphy, Jr., Business Management, 3.324

Riley Murphy, Jr., Air Traffic & Airspace Management, 3.458

Charles Pawlosky, R-So., Business Management, 3.908

Isaac Perez, So., Business Management, 3.209

Zamen Siyoum, Sr., General Business, 3.406

Layne Studer, So., Business Management, 3.653

Liam Vinskovich, Sr., Computer Information Systems, 3.379

Ethan Yost, Gr., Professional Studies, 3.473

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EUGENE, Ore. – Duquesne’s Louie Liberatore earned a bronze medal in the men’s javelin on Thursday to headline three Dukes competing at the USA Track & Field U20 Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Liberatore recorded a mark of 61.84 meters (202 feet, 10 inches) on his sixth and final attempt to secure third place. It was the second-longest throw of his collegiate career and marked his third consecutive meet with a throw over 200 feet. The rising sophomore recently became the first Duke to qualify for and compete in the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the men’s javelin.

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ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia junior sprinter Aaliyah Butler has been named the winner of the Honda Sport Award for Track & Field, as revealed by The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) Thursday.

Butler joins Kendell Williams (2017) as the only two Bulldogs to ever receive this honor.  Butler gives the Southeastern Conference four straight winners and six winners out of the last eight years.

Since Georgia standout Dasha Vidmanova has already been awarded the Honda Sport Award for Women’s Tennis for the 2024-25 academic year, this gives the Bulldogs’ four instances of having two winners from different sports in a year (Karra Lynn Joyce, swimming; Courtney Kupets, gymnastics – 2006-07; Kim Arnold, gymnastics; Marissa Catlin, tennis – 1997-98; Cindy Schreyer, golf; Lisa Spain, tennis – 1983-84).

The Honda Sport Award has been presented annually by the CWSA for the past 49 years, recognizing the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports and symbolizing “the best of the best in collegiate athletics.”  The recipient of the sport award is now a finalist for the prestigious Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the 2025 Honda Cup, which will be presented during the live broadcast of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Presented by Honda on June 30, at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.

Butler was chosen by administrators from over 1,000 NCAA member schools.  Each NCAA member institution has a vote.

“I am so honored to receive this award and have my name mentioned with winners of the past, including the great Bulldog Kendell Williams,” Butler said.  “This helps show me the hard work and dedication that I’ve put in is paying off. I want to thank all involved for making me this year’s honoree, and I cannot wait to share this experience with the award winners from the other sports.”

Butler, hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., delivered a standout 2025 season, headlined by her individual national title in the 400-meter dash at last week’s NCAA Outdoor Championships.  Her winning time of 49.26 not only set a new school record, but also marked the fifth-fastest performance in collegiate history.  Butler also anchored Georgia’s 4x400m relay to victory, securing the program’s first-ever national title in the event and helping propel the Bulldogs to their first NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship.

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A 2024 Olympic gold medalist as part of Team USA’s 4x400m relay squad, Butler continues to affirm her place among the elite in collegiate and international track and field.

“What an outstanding accomplishment for such a well-deserving young woman,” Georgia Director of Track & Field Caryl Smith Gilbert said.  “Aaliyah is a unique talent. She has superior talent and teams that with an elite work ethic. Aaliyah doesn’t say much, but her actions on the track, in the classroom and in the rest of her life reflect what sort of student-athlete and person she is becoming during this journey in Athens. She and I, along with the rest of the University of Georgia family, understand what an immense honor this is, and are super appreciative of the recognition.”

The CWSA, now in its 49th year, celebrates the nation’s top NCAA women athletes for their excellence in athletics, leadership, academics, and community service.  Since its partnership began in 1986, Honda has provided more than $3.4 million in institutional grants to the universities of award winners and nominees, supporting the growth and success of women’s athletics programs.

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Earning this opportunity adds to the successful freshman season Davis put together for the Vaqueros. She racked up three medals at conference championship meets and made the finals in both the 200 and 100-meter dashes at the indoor and outdoor championships.

Davis ran her U20-qualifying time of 23.53 – which is a personal record and the No. 2 time in the UTRGV outdoor record books – as she captured the silver medal at the Southland Conference (SLC) Outdoor Championships in May. She also took fourth in the 100 and with the 4×100-meter relay at the event. The conference meet capped a stellar debut season which saw her open the outdoor campaign with a personal record in the 100 and earn two meet wins at the J. Fred Duckett Twilight in April, taking the victory in the 200 and with the 4×100 relay.

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Eastern Illinois track and field athlete Ramsey Hunt has been named the EIU Male Athletic Director’s Award Winner for the 2024-25 season.

The award was created in 2012 to recognize a top EIU student-athlete based on their career performance in athletics, academics and community service. After not presenting awards during the 2019-20 COVID year, the Male & Female Athlete of the Year was adjusted to recognize the top athletic performance for the year regardless of class. The EIU Athletic Director’s Award was then adjusted to recognize a top Senior Male & Female Athlete based on their career performance in athletics, academics, community service and leadership.

Hunt wrapped up his standout career during the indoor track season winning his third straight Ohio Valley Conference championship in the long jump. He ranked 32^nd in the NCAA in the long jump during the season and over the last year was one of the top long jump performers in the nation. During his final outdoor season in 2024, Hunt earned second team All-America honors by placing tenth in the nation in the long jump at the NCAA National Championships. All told he earned eight first team All-OVC honors during his career.

He was named the EIU Male Athlete of the Year in 2023-24 based on his athletic performances. Hunt is active in his local community hailing from Oakland, Illinois (just outside of Charleston). He was one of the team captains and leaders on the track team. He earned his degree from EIU and began work in the late spring.

Hunt was one of five candidates for this award announced at the Panthers end of year awards ceremony (The Billy’s). He was joined by Rodolfo Bolis (basketball), Conner Colston (swimming), Nicholas Oliveira-Chace (football) and Chad Smith (soccer)

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