2007-08 Mountain West Conference Scholar-Athlete Awards Announced

Total of 511 student-athletes honored

June 23, 2008

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -

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The Mountain West Conference announced its 2007-08 Scholar-Athlete Award recipients today. A total of 511 student-athletes were honored, including 20 individuals who have achieved a 4.00 or higher cumulative grade point average over two or more terms. Additionally, 41 student-athletes were recognized in multiple sports, bringing the overall number of awards presented to 552.

The MWC Scholar-Athlete Award is the highest academic honor bestowed by the Conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport.