Owls qualify 11 for Daktronics/NAIA scholar-athlete accolades

Courtesy of William Woods Athletics. (Contributed Photo)
Courtesy of William Woods Athletics. (Contributed Photo)

FULTON -- William Woods University had 11 student-athletes eligible for recognition as Daktronics NAIA scholar-athletes for men's and women's basketball.

"One of the key things that we try to emphasize throughout our department is that the most important part of representing William Woods athletics is putting the 'student' in student-athlete first," William Woods director of athletics Steve Wilson said in a release. "Seeing these 11 student-athletes find success both on and off the court is a testament to that commitment and sets the right tone for all of our teams to follow."

To be eligible for recognition as a Daktronics NAIA scholar-athlete, student-athletes must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport, and have attended the institution for one full year.

Women's basketball honorees

Peyton Dearing

Katie Keilholz

Ruthie Brown

Sydney Booker

Jersee Wren

Olivia Hanks

Madison Adolphsen

Macie Edwards

Men's basketball honorees

Henry Shannon II

Adam Barbieri

Francis Okwuosah