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NEW ORLEANS, La. – Seven Navy track and field athletes and the teams as a whole earned academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the 2024-25 season, the organization announced on Monday.  Pete deJonge, Layne Rivera, Brian Schloeder, Murphy Smith, Zoie Tesi, Sheldon Ulmer and Caleb Walker were named to the All-Academic Team.
 
Navy’s men’s and women’s programs were also recognized as All-Academic Teams for each attaining a team GPA of 3.00 or higher for the academic year. This marks the seventh-consecutive year the men’s team (3.22) has earned the honor and it is the fifth-straight year in which the women’s team (3.21) has garnered the accolade.
 
Individually, recent graduates deJonge and Walker were honored for the second time, while 2025 graduates Rivera and Smith, rising junior Ulmer and rising sophomores Schloeder and Tesi received All-Academic Team recognition for the first time in their careers.
 
To be eligible for individual distinction, a student-athlete must have posted a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and must have completed at least two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters at the nominating institution.
 
Additionally, a student-athlete must meet the following athletic criteria for the award: for the indoor season, student-athletes must have finished the season ranked in the top 96 in any championship individual event, or in the top 48 in any championship relay event; for the outdoor season, nominees must have participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships (the Preliminary and/or the Final Championship) or for the multi-events, must have finished the season ranked in the top 48 in the east or top 48 in the west.

The Dutch Miller End Zone Deck

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – New for 2025, fans have an opportunity to experience the ‘Dutch Miller Deck’ – the most exciting and interactive fan experience to Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The ‘Dutch Miller Deck’ is a collaboration between Dutch Miller Automotive Group, the Big Green Scholarship Foundation and the ThunderTrust – Marshall’s NIL collective – that will not only provide fans with an all-inclusive premium seating opportunity and unique way to enjoy Marshall Football, but also benefit Marshall student-athletes.

“A rising tide raises all ships! And the future of athletics at Marshall University is so bright,” said Chris Miller, President at Dutch Miller Auto Group. “Dutch Miller is excited to once again partner with Marshall on the new ‘Dutch Miller Deck’ to provide a state-of-the-art game-viewing experience to all Marshall football games for all Marshall University football fans.”

Dutch Miller’s generosity and partnership with Marshall Athletics and the ThunderTrust is another forward-thinking plan to keep Marshall at the top of its game when it comes to a premium fan experience.

“When you have families like the Millers who just think differently and embrace being bold, especially when it benefits others, it is very special,” said Christian Spears, Marshall Director of Athletics. “We are grateful to have partnered with them on this project, which honors the legacy of their family, honors their involvement in our community and honors the student-athletes we serve. This is a transformative gift and will help ensure we can compete in the next collegiate model. We are tremendously grateful to Chris and Sam and their respective families.”

Located in the North End Zone at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, the ‘Dutch Miller Deck’ offers the “Best Seat In The House”, along with several amenities that enhance the gameday atmosphere and experience while bringing fans closer to the team than ever before.

The Dutch Miller Deck is located in the North End Zone at Joan C. Edwards Stadium with newly constructed premium space within the Shewey Athletic Building that allows patrons the ability to network with fellow high-level supporters in an exclusive setting while enjoying premium gameday dining and drinks throughout the contest – all while bearing the Dutch Miller name, which has become synonymous with success in Huntington.

“The Dutch Miller Family is deeply engrained into the fabric of Marshall Athletics and the Big Green Scholarship Foundation,” said Teddy Kluemper III, Interim Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Executive Director of the Big Green. “Their gift and commitment to this project enhances our ability to be successful in the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, but more importantly, firmly establishes their commitment to our student-athletes’ success.”

Those who purchase a pass also receive Sideline Access, which gets fans closer to the action than ever before. Parking passes are also available with the purchase of Dutch Miller Deck passes with patrons receiving one parking spot for every 2 Dutch Miller Deck passes purchased. Cost for the Dutch Miller Deck is $2,500 per pass and can be purchased HERE.

“We’re excited to launch this expansive initiative designed to elevate the gameday experience for Marshall fans,” said Brad Ferrell, Vice President of Regional Sales for the ThunderTrust. “In this new era of NIL, we’re especially grateful for the continued support of Dutch Miller Automotive Group as the naming rights partner of the End Zone Deck and a key provider of automotive resources for Marshall student-athletes.”

Marshall fans’ first look at the new Dutch Miller Deck will be on Sept. 6 when the Thundering Herd host Missouri State in the first home game for new head coach Tony Gibson.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Central Washington University Volleyball team has been honored from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT.
 
“Our department emphasizes excellence on the court and in the classroom,” CWU Head Volleyball Coach Mario Andaya said. “The academic accomplishments are simply from the priorities and standards our players set for themselves. Winning the GNAC Academic Title and this AVCA Award is a pretty cool way to cap of the year.”
 
The award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of at least a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, or a 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.
 
The Central Washington Volleyball team posted an outstanding GNAC-best 3.66 GPA.
 
“It is very exciting to see that the record-setting, on-court successes during the 2024-25 season have extended to the classroom,” says AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. “The fact that more programs earned the Team Academic Award than ever before is evidence of how committed our coaches are when it comes to helping their players reach their goals as both students and athletes.”
 
CWU is less than a month away from returning to campus for the 2025 season, which kicks off at the WWU Invitational in Bellingham, Wash., from September 4–6. The Wildcats will face some of the nation’s top NCAA Division II programs, including perennial powerhouse St. Cloud State, last year’s West Regional host Cal Poly Pomona, and national runner-up San Francisco State.
 

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Southern Connecticut Men’s Track & Field was named an NCAA Division II All-Academic team, as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Nevan Burke, Natanael Barbosa Torres, Osaretin Osagie, and Dylan Torok also named All-Academic recipients. 

The Owls continued their historic streak of dominance, winning their eighth straight Northeast 10 Indoor Track & Field Championship and their ninth straight Northeast 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championship. They placed fourth at the NEICAAA New England Outdoor Championships, and saw three athletes total four All-American nods across the indoor and outdoor seasons. They qualified as an NCAA DII All-Academic team by recording a 3.124 team GPA. 

The four All-Academic Owls met the following criteria: 

1. Minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale through the end of the semester of competition. Institutions utilizing a different GPA scale must convert the GPA to a 4.0 scale using the standard conversion method [GPA/Scale x 4.0]. Data must be certifiable by the institution’s registrar.
2. Must have been academically eligible at the National Championships in the respective season that his or her athletic mark was achieved in.
3. Must have finished the season among the top 50 individuals as listed on the descending order lists on TFRRS. In addition, any athletes not among the top 50, but who participated at the Indoor OR Outdoor National Championships, are eligible.
4. Must have competed as a member of one of the top 35 relay teams as listed on the descending order list on TFRRS. In addition, any athletes not among the top 35 relay teams, but who participated in the relay at the Indoor OR Outdoor National Championships, are eligible. Finally, any competing relay team member on an expanded descending order list to include 35 institutions (1 relay team per institution) is eligible.
5. Transfer students and/or graduate students are to include only grades earned at the current nominating institution.

Nevan Burke, who is pursuing an M.S. in Human Performance, had a phenomenal season in the Javelin Throw. He won the NE10 Javelin Championship for the first time after medaling the previous three seasons. He also placed fourth at the New England Championships. He graduated last year from SCSU with a bachelor’s in Biology

Natanael Barbosa Torres recorded the best season of his career in 2025, capped off with a All-Academic nod. He finished second in the Shot Put at both the indoor and outdoor NE10 championships, also earning a silver medal at the New England Championships. He qualified for the NCAA DII Indoor and Outdoor National Championships this year while pursuing an MBA in Management. 

Osagie was dominant on and off the track during the 2025 season. Across the Indoor and Outdoor NE10 Championships, Osagie brought home four medals, including wins in the 110m Hurdles and 400m Hurdles at the Outdoor Championships, where he was named the Most Outstanding Track Performer. At the New England Championships, he won the 110m Hurdles and the 4x400m Relay, also placing second in the 400m Hurdles. Osagie also made the first national appearance of his career when he qualified for the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor National Championships, and earned All-American Second Team honors after placing 11th in the 110m Hurdles. He was also selected as a CSC Academic All-America finalist, and was named to the 2025 Northeast-10 Conference Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Conference team while pursuing a B.S. in Studio Art. 

Dylan Torok saw plenty of success on and off the track this season. Along with his All-Academic honor, he helped lead the Owls to two championships. He was named the NE10 Most Outstanding Field Athlete at the NE10 Indoor Championships for the second straight year after winning gold in the Heptathlon, also grabbing bronze medals in the High Jump and Pole Vault. He also finished third in the Pole Vault at the Outdoor championships, helping the Owls to their eighth and ninth straight NE10 Championships while pursuing an MBA in Finance.