Awards corner
While many students were relaxing over Spring Break some athletes received notice that their hard work and leadership has been acknowledged.
Kyleigh Turner, a senior at UIndy, was one of 29 female athletes nationwide to receive an NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship. Turner was selected to receive this $7,500 scholarship based on her ability to excel in the classroom and on the volleyball court. Only two Division II players were honored this year, Turner among them.
“I was very excited to receive an award like this and represent the university in such a positive way. This award is a culmination of the work I have put in on the court and in the classroom,” Turner said. “I want to give all the credit to the professors, coaches, administrators and teammates that have encouraged me during my four years.”
Senior, guard Jessica Canary received Academic All-District First Team, ESPN The Magazine/Academic All-America,College Division Third Team, First Team All-GVLC and First Team All-Region (both WBCA and Daktronics).
“She is a good all-around player who did a lot for our team and her postseason basketball accolades are a reflection of her overall production and leadership. I am very happy she is getting recognized by so many nation-wide,” said Head coach LeeAnne Freeland.
Junior, forward Samantha Meissel earnered GLVC Player of the Year, First Team All-GLVC and First Team All-Region (both WBCA and Daktronics).
“Sam is a dominant offensive player for us and many coaches across the nation respect her ability and determination to score from the perimeter and on the block,” Freeland said. “It is exciting she has garnered such accolades as only a junior.”
Junior, guard Darius Adams has won Daktronics All-Midwest Region First Team and is the first UIndy player in history to lead the team in all four categories (in points, rebounds, assists, and steals) in a single season and All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team honor.
“Anytime you have the kind of individual success that Darius had it’s obvious your name is going to be mentioned for awards,” said Stan Gouard. “Knowing Darius I am sure he will trade in any individual accolade for the success of our team. Next year, I look for him to be one of the premiere players in the country. I’m just fortunate that he is a Greyhound and not in uniform playing against us.”
Other UIndy students that have received accolades are seniors JD Greenlee and Megan Farley , who were each honored with the Arthur Ashe Jr. Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship at the regional level by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
