UPDATED: JUNE 15, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

NIGHTHAWK ATHLETICSCHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

HISTORY OF ATHLETICSAffiliation HistoryFor 33 years, North Georgia competed as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) before transitioning to NCAA Division II beginning in 2004. North Georgia competed as members of the Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GIAC) from 1971 to 1999 and the Georgia Alabama Carolinas Conference (GACC) from 1999 to 2004. In 2004, the GACC changed its named to the Southern States Athletic Conference. North Georgia completed a three-year NCAA Division II membership application during the 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons, and became eligible for conference and NCAA postseason play during the 2007-08 season.

The Early Years - Cadets & RangersSince its inception in 1873, North Georgia has fielded athletics teams. Football, basketball, and cross country were some of the first sports organized at NGC in the early years. Football was dropped in the 1930’s due to the Depression and injuries. When North Georgia became a four-year institution in 1949, it became a member of the GIAC in men’s basketball and tennis as well as baseball. The school fielded teams known as both the “Cadets” and “Rangers” until 1960 when it dropped its program due to funding issues.

Restarting The Program - SaintsIn 1970, John Owen became president of North Georgia College and asked the University of Georgia to evaluate North Georgia restarting the athletics program. UGA’s head basketball coach Harbin “Red” Lawson contacted one of his former Bulldogs, Bill Ensley, and recommended that he take the job as head basketball coach and athletics director at NGC. North Georgia adopted a Saint Bernard as their mascot and became known as the “Saints” in their first season of play in 1971. UNG fielded teams in baseball, men’s basketball, and men’s tennis in the GIAC. Women’s basketball was added in 1972 and played in the Association of Intercollegiate Athletic for Women (AIAW) until 1981. In 1987, the women’s basketball team, under the direction of head coach Lynn Jarrett, was the NAIA National runner-up. The Lady Saints fell, 60-58, to Southwest Oklahoma in Kansas City.

Sport OfferingsVolleyball was added in the early 70’s along with men’s soccer (first year of intercollegiate competition was 1972). North Georgia dropped the volleyball program in the early 80’s due to space issues as well as eliminating baseball in 1986. NGC added slow pitch softball in the early 80’s and converted to fast-pitch in 1997. Men’s and women’s cross country were organized in 1996 and 1998 respectively saw the addition of women’s soccer and the return of baseball. Men’s cross country was discontinued in 2009, while the women’s program was reinstated in 2012.

Consolidation - UNG NighthawksOn January 8, 2013, North Georgia College & State University consolidated with Gainesville State College to become the University of North Georgia. In an effort to unify the campuses, the university allowed the student body to select a new mascot to represent the new university in October of 2012 and 51 percent of students selected the Nighthawk as the mascot of UNG being heavily favored over “Golden Eagles” and “Warriors.” After more than a year without an on the field mascot, the university once again looked to the students to decide the name of the university’s new feathered friend and once again the student body had a clear favorite in selecting “Nigel the Nighthawk” as the new mascot in July 2014 and Nigel met students for the first time on the morning of August 18, 2014, in the Grove in front of Price Memorial.

In May of 2015, the UNG softball team, under the direction of head coach Mike Davenport, made school history by claiming the school’s first-ever NCAA Division II National Championship in Oklahoma City, Okla. Beginning with the 2016-17 season, women’s track & field was added to the sport offerings to become North Georgia’s 13th intercollegiate sport. In the same year, the nationally-acclaimed rifle program began its inaugural year as a member of the Southern Conference.

NGC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL1987 NAIA NATIONAL RUNNER-UP

NAIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 1971-2005

SPORTCONFERENCE

REGULAR SEASONCHAMPIONSHIP

CONFERENCETOURNAMENT

CHAMPIONSHIP

REGIONAL/DISTRICTPOSTSEASONAPPEARANCE

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCE

MEN’SCROSS COUNTRY

2000

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

2000 1999

MEN’S SOCCER

2004

WOMEN’S SOCCER

2002, 2003, 2004

VOLLEYBALL 1981

MEN’S BASKETBALL

1975, 1976, 1977, 1982,1983, 1988, 1996

1974, 1977, 1979,1983, 1984, 1996

1974, 1977, 1979,1983, 1984, 1996 1983, 1984, 1996

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

1997, 1998, 1999,2002, 2004, 2005

1997, 2002, 2003,2004, 2005

1997, 2002, 2003,2004, 2005

1987**, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

BASEBALL 2001, 2003 2005 2000, 2001, 2002,2003, 2004, 2005

SOFTBALL 2000, 2002, 2003,2004, 2005 2003, 2005 1999, 2002, 2003,

2004, 2005 2004, 2005

MEN’S TENNIS

1984

WOMEN’S TENNIS

1998 1998

TOTALS 21 17 29 14

NAIA ALL-AMERICANS 1971-2005

2004-2005 Matt Causey, MBKB .............................................NAIA (1st)Richie Daigle, BB ...............................................NAIA (2nd)Megan Huffman, WBKB ..................................NAIA (HM)Brian Lauderdale, BB ..........................................NAIA (1st)Brandi Owen, WBKB .......................................NAIA (2nd)Justin Rickett, BB ...............................................NAIA (HM)Jason Willard, BB ...............................................NAIA (HM)Katie Williamson, WBKB................................NAIA (2nd)Beth Willis, SB .....................................................NAIA (2nd)

2003-2004Raena Ellis, WBKB ....................................... NAIA (3rd)Stephen Flake, BB ....................................... NAIA (2nd)Angelyn Love, WBKB ....................Kodak, NAIA (1st)Lynsey Thompson, SB ............................... NAIA (2nd)

2001-2002Jason Elkins, BB..............................................NAIA (1st)Tiffany Giles, SB ........................................... NAIA (2nd)Keisha Hall, WBKB ...................................... NAIA (2nd)Courtney Hester, WBKB .................Kodak, NAIA (2nd)

2000-2001Nick Deckon, BB ........................................... NAIA (HM)William Gieler, BB ......................................... NAIA (HM)Keisha Hall, WBKB ....................................... NAIA (3rd)Courtney Hester, WBKB ...............Kodak, NAIA (1st)Melissa Johnson, SB ................................... NAIA (2nd)Sean Pittman, BB ......................................... NAIA (HM)Justin Shurley, BB ........................................ NAIA (HM)

1999-2000Galina Dimitrova, WTN ................................NAIA (1st)Courtney Hester, WBKB ............................ NAIA (3rd)Keisha Hall, WBKB ....................................... NAIA (HM)Morey LeFeve, WBKB ....................Kodak, NAIA (1st)

1998-1999Galina Dimitrova, WTN .................................... ITA (1st)Morey LeFeve, WBKB ....................Kodak, NAIA (1st)Amber Kent, WBKB .................................... NAIA (HM)Kara Winkler, SB .............................................NAIA (1st)

1997-1998Galina Dimitrova, WTN ............................. NAIA (2nd)Morey LeFeve, WBKB ................................ NAIA (2nd)Amber Kent, WBKB .................................... NAIA (HM)

1991-1992Darnell Holland, MBKB ............................... NAIA (HM)

1988-1989Anne Smith, WBKB .......................................NAIA (1st)Jimmy Williams, MBKB ...NABC (2nd), NAIA (HM)

1987-1988Anne Smith, WBKB ..................................... NAIA (3rd)Jimmy Williams, MBKB .............................. NAIA (HM)

1986-1987Brenda Hill, WBKB ..........................Kodak, NAIA (1st)Brenda Hill, WBKB .......................NAIA National POY

1984-1985Oren Gilmore, MBKB ................................... NAIA (HM)

1982-1983Willie Thomas, MBKB ................................ NAIA (2nd)Leon Ricketson, MBKB .............................. NAIA (2nd)

1972-1973Jim Hyder, MBKB .......................................... NAIA (HM)

ALL-AMERICANS ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS2004-05Mark Causey, MBKB ............... NAIA Scholar AthleteMillie Dalton, WTN .................. NAIA Scholar AthleteDustin David, MBKB ............... NAIA Scholar AthleteJeanine Dorminey, WBKB .... NAIA Scholar AthleteRyan Gurley, BB .......................NAIA Scholar-AthleteJenica Johnson, WBKB......... NAIA Scholar AthleteKatie Williamson, WBKB ...... NAIA Scholar Athlete

2003-04Scott Berl, MBKB ..................... NAIA Scholar AthleteSusan Childers, WTN ............. NAIA Scholar AthleteJeanine Dorminey, WBKB .... NAIA Scholar AthleteJonathan Gusthart, MTN ...... NAIA Scholar AthleteKeri Maxwell, SB ...................... NAIA Scholar AthleteBrandi Owen, WBKB .............. NAIA Scholar AthleteLynsey Thompson, SB ........... NAIA Scholar AthleteBeth Willis, SB .......................... NAIA Scholar Athlete

2002-03Susan Childers, WTN ............. NAIA Scholar AthleteKeri Maxwell, SB ...................... NAIA Scholar Athlete

2001-02Ryan Gurley, BB ....................... NAIA Scholar AthleteJustin Shurley, BB ................... NAIA Scholar Athlete

2000-01Justin Shurley, BB ................... NAIA Scholar Athlete

1999-00Jennifer Dunlap, WSOC ........ NAIA Scholar AthleteChristina Hayes, SB ............... NAIA Scholar AthleteMorey LeFeve, WBKB ............ NAIA Scholar AthleteKara Winkler, SB ...................... NAIA Scholar Athlete

1998-99Seri Chapman, WTN .............. NAIA Scholar AthleteMorey LeFeve, WBKB .......... NAIA Scholar AthleteLee Rider, MBKB ..................... NAIA Scholar AthleteRay Vince, MBKB .................... NAIA Scholar Athlete

1997-98Lee Rider, MBKB ..................... NAIA Scholar Athlete

1996-97Julie Banks, WBKB ................. NAIA Scholar Athlete

1995-96Brandy Bray, WBKB ............... NAIA Scholar AthleteRobert Thompson, MBKB .... NAIA Scholar Athlete

SPORTCONFERENCE

REGULAR SEASONCHAMPIONSHIP

CONFERENCETOURNAMENT

CHAMPIONSHIP (TEAM)

CONFERENCETOURNAMENT

CHAMPIONSHIP (INDIVIDUAL)

NCAA REGIONAL

APPEARANCE

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCE

WOMEN’S CROSS

COUNTRY2017 2005 - I. Watkins

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,

2016, 2017, 2018, 20192014

WOMEN’S SOCCER 2017 2011, 2012, 2014,

2015, 2016, 2019

MEN’S BASKETBALL 2017 (West Division)

WOMEN’SBASKETBALL 2006, 2018, 2019 2018, 2019 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020 2019

BASEBALL 2015, 2017, 2019 2008 2008, 2015, 2017 2017

MEN’S GOLF 2017 - M. Elliott 2018 - L. Archer

2017 - M. Elliott

WOMEN’S GOLF 2018 - M. Sabol 2018 - M. Sabol

RIFLE 2017, 20182020 - T. Sanctuary (SB)2020 - K. Nettles (AR)

2019 - T. Sanctuary (SB)2018 - D. Spivey (SB) 2017 - R. Conner (SB)

SOFTBALL 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,

2017, 2018, 2019

2009, 2010, 2011, 2015*, 2018

MEN’S TENNIS

2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019

WOMEN’S TENNIS 2017, 2018, 2019 2018, 2019

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD 2010 - Alan Schmidt (800)

WOMEN’STRACK & FIELD

2019 - A. Kirkland (400h)2018 - A. Kirkland (400h)

2018 - B. Truitt (5000)2017 - B. Truitt (800)

TOTALS 18 14 12 47 TEAM / 3 IND. 10 TEAM / 1 IND.

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005-present

NCAA ALL-AMERICANS 2005-present

2019-20Taylor Malasek, WSOC ............United Soccer Coaches (3rd)Julianne Sutton, WBKB ...........................................WBCA (HM) 2018-19Adrienne Bofinger, WTN ........................................ ITA (Singles)Kylee Smith, SB ................................... D2CCA (1st), NFCA (1st)

2017-2018 Shelby Hammontree, SB ........................................D2CCA (HM)Amber Johns, SB .................................... D2CCA (3rd), NFCA (1st)Kylee Smith, SB .........................................D2CCA (1st), NFCA (1st)Kylee Smith, SB .................................................. NFCA National POY

2016-2017 Michael Gouge, BB ..........................D2CCA (HM), NCBWA (HM)Stephanie Hartness, SB ..........................NFCA (1st), D2CCA (2nd)Kelsey Hutchins, WBKB ...........................................WBCA (HM) Kylee Smith, SB .................................NFCA (1st), D2CCA (2nd)Sydney Sprague, SB ......................NFCA (2nd), D2CCA (3rd)Rachel VanHorn, WSOC .......................NSCAA (3rd), D2CCA (3rd)Kathrin Waidner, WTN ............................................ ITA (Singles)Niklas Zielen, MTN .................................................... ITA (Singles)

2015-2016 Stephanie Hartness, SB ......................NFCA (1st), D2CCA (1st)Meredith Heyer, SB .....................................................D2CCA (1st)Kelsey Hutchins, WBKB ...........................................WBCA (HM)Philipp Mueller, MTN .............................................. ITA (Doubles)Cierra Jackson, WBKB .............................................WBCA (HM)Jade Pennock, WSOC ............................................NSCAA (2nd)Courtney Poole, SB ........................... NFCA (1st), D2CCA (1st)Niklas Zielen, MTN .................................................. ITA (Doubles)

2014-2015 Stephanie Huffman, WBKB ....................................WBCA (HM)Kim McMillan, SB ......................... NFCA (1st), Daktronics (1st)Courtney Poole, SB .................... NFCA (1st), Daktronics (1st)Courtney Poole, SB .....................................NFCA National POY Courtney Poole, SB ............................Daktronics National POYCicely Taliaferro, WSOC .......Daktronics (1st), NSCAA (3rd)

2013-2014 Mimi Hill, WBKB ....................... WBCA (1st), Daktronics (2nd)Courtney Poole, SB ........................................... Daktronics (HM)Victoria Sink, SB .................................................Daktronics (3rd)

2012-2013 Jaymee Carnes, WBKB ............................................WBCA (HM)Felipe Friedrich, MTN .............................................. ITA (Singles)Kim McMillan, SB ...................... Daktronics (HM), NFCA (3rd)Kelly Penston, WSOC .........................................Daktronics (1st)

2011-2012Jaymee Carnes, WBKB ............Daktronics (1st), WBCA (1st)Jaymee Carnes, WBKB ....................Daktronics National POYJessica Coan, SB ................................................Daktronics (3rd)Melissa Dickie, SB............................................... Daktronics (HM)Emily Dover, SB ........................................................... NSCAA (1st)

2010-2011Jessica Coan, SB ................................. Easton (1st), NFCA (1st)Casey Smith, WSOC ...................NSCAA (1st), Daktronics (3rd)

2009-2010Lauren Dykes, SB .................... Daktronics (3rd), NFCA (2nd)Pilar Harden, SB ................................................. Daktronics (HM)Katherine Martin, SB ............... Daktronics (HM), NFCA (3rd)Sarah Phillips, SB ........................ Daktronics (1st), NFCA (1st)Chris Rearick, BB ....................................................... ABCA (3rd)Casey Smith, WSOC ................................................ NSCAA (1st)Leslee Smith, SB ................................................Daktronics (3rd)

2008-2009Courtney McGuire, SB ................................................ NFCA (1st)Sarah Phillips, SB ........................................................... NFCA (1st)Alan Schmitz, MTR .....................................USTFCCCA (800m)

2007-2008Rob Flanigan, BB .........................................................ABCA (1st)Syretha Marble, WBKB ............................................WBCA (3rd)Laura Voyles, SB ..........................................................NFCA (3rd)

2005-2006Matt Causey, MBKB .................................ESPN Magazine (3rd)Brian Lauderdale, BB ................................................ ABCA (3rd)Katie Williamson, WBKB .........................................WBCA (3rd)

2019-20Annie Adams, WTEN .................................. ITA Scholar AthleteEric Azotea, Rifle ....................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanAdrienne Bofinger, WTEN ........................ ITA Scholar AthleteJared Bones, MTEN ..................................... ITA Scholar AthleteKevin Candido, MTEN ................................. ITA Scholar AthleteMaria Coughlin, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteGrant Crowell, MG .........................GCAA All-America ScholarJayne Fraley, Rifle ..................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanYann Frezouls, MTEN .................................. ITA Scholar AthleteElise Glorvigen, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteBree Hammond, WXC ................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteOlivia Henry, WXC........................USTFCCCA Schloar AthleteAleah Johnson, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteFederico Kuiper, MTEN .............................. ITA Scholar AthleteClaudelle Labonte Frey, WTEN............... ITA Scholar AthleteMark Laishley, MTEN ................................... ITA Scholar AthleteKarmen LeRoy, WXC ...................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteTaylor Malasek, WSOC ................. USC Scholar All-AmericanTanner Merck, MG .........................GCAA All-America ScholarAnna Moller, WTEN ..................................... ITA Scholar AthleteKimberlee Nettles, Rifle .......CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanKenedi Rodney, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteMegan Sabol, WG ..................... WGCA All-American ScholarTobin Sanctuary, Rifle ...........CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanKylee Smith, SB ..........CoSIDA Academic All-American (1st)Kylee Smith, SB .................CoSIDA Academic AA of the YearRyan Sponauer, Rifle .............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanKarson Stone, WG ..................... WGCA All-American ScholarLaura van der Hage, WTEN...................... ITA Scholar AthleteRafaella Villanueva, WTEN ....................... ITA Scholar AthleteZach Waldow, MTEN ................................... ITA Scholar AthleteDavis Weaver, MG .........................GCAA All-America ScholarLexi Whitney, WG ...................... WGCA All-American ScholarCibeles Zuddy, WTEN ................................ ITA Scholar Athlete

2018-19Kristen Adkins, SB .........NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteEric Azotea, Rifle ....................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanEmma Brown, WXC .....................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteBria Bush, SB ...................NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteLaken Chambers, SB .....NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteKatie Collins, SB ..............NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteAbbie Crawford, SB.......NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteMaria Coughlin, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteJordan Deep, SB .............NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteArica Hayes, Rifle ...................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanLucas Gilliland, Rifle ..............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanBree Hammond, WXC ................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteKelly Kahlert, SB .............NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteAbigail Kirkland, WTR ................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteAleah Johnson, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteKimberlee Nettles, Rifle ..............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanKenedi Rodney, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteMegan Sabol, WG ..................... WGCA All-American ScholarTobin Sanctuary, Rifle ...........CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanBrianna Shaw, Rifle ................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanKarson Stone, WG ..................... WGCA All-American ScholarMarley Stowers, SB ........NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteBrooke Wakenigg, SB ...NFCA All-America Scholar AthleteLexi Whitney, WG ...................... WGCA All-American ScholarHarlee Williams, SB .......NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete

2017-2018Emma Brown, WXC ..........................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteRuthanne Conner, Rifle .............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanMakayla Ellis, WXC ......................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteArica Hayes, Rifle ...................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanAbigail Kirkland, WTR .....................USTFCCCA Scholar Athlete Kimberlee Nettles, Rifle ............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanHannah Peevy, Rifle ...............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanKenedi Rodney, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteMegan Sabol, WG ..................... WGCA All-American ScholarJenna Sanborn, WXC ..................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteTobin Sanctuary, Rifle ...........CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanBrianna Shaw, Rifle ................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanEmily Sims, WXC ..........................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteDakota Spivey, Rifle ..............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanKarson Stone, WG ..................... WGCA All-American ScholarOlivia Terwilliger, WXC ...............USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteBrittany Truitt, WXC ....................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteDavid Turner, Rifle ..................CRCA Scholastic All-American

2016-2017Taylor Allen, WG ........................ WGCA All-American ScholarBrianna Bush, SB .................................NFCA All-America ScholarRuthanne Conner, Rifle .............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanJordan Deep, SB .............................NFCA All-America ScholarMakayla Ellis, WXC ......................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteAmber Garrett, SB .........................NFCA All-America ScholarLucas Gilliland, Rifle ..............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanShelby Hammontree, SB ................NFCA All-America ScholarShelby Hanna, WG ..........................WGCA All-American Scholar

ALL-AMERICANS ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANSAleah Johnson, WT ....................... USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteHannah Peevy, Rifle ...............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanTobin Sanctuary, Rifle ................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanBrianna Shaw, Rifle .....................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanEmily Sims, WXC ..........................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteSydney Sprague, SB ......................NFCA All-America ScholarJenna Tilton, WXC .......................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteBrittany Truitt, WXC ....................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteBrittany Truitt, WTR ....................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteMacy Watkins, SB ...........................NFCA All-America ScholarWhitney Worth, SB ........................NFCA All-America Scholar

2015-2016Andrew Abernathy, Rifle ................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanTaylor Allen, WG ........................ WGCA All-American ScholarKyle Bailey, Rifle .....................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanCaitlin Connell, WXC ...................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteRuthanne Conner, Rifle .............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanLucas Gilliland, Rifle ..............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanShelby Hanna, WG ..........................WGCA All-American ScholarAmanda Hawkins, SB ........................NFCA All-America ScholarCarrilee Hiers, WG ...........................WGCA All-American ScholarMaggie Mason, Rifle ..............CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanMeagan May, SB ..............................NFCA All-America ScholarBrianna Moring, WXC ......................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteAnsley Phillips, SB..........................NFCA All-America ScholarJenna Tilton, WXC .......................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteBrittany Truitt, WXC ....................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteDavid Turner, Rifle ....................CRCA Scholastic All-AmericanWhitney Worth, SB ........................NFCA All-America Scholar

2014-2015Taylor Allen, WG ........................ WGCA All-American ScholarKatie Block, SB ................................NFCA All-America ScholarCaitlin Connell, WXC ..................... USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteShelby Hanna, WG ..........................WGCA All-American ScholarHannah Harden, SB .......................NFCA All-America ScholarCarrilee Hiers, WG ...........................WGCA All-American ScholarStephanie Huffman, WBKB .........CoSIDA Academic All-American Meagan May, SB ..............................NFCA All-America ScholarTaylor Anne Merritt, SB ................NFCA All-America ScholarAnsley Phillips, SB..........................NFCA All-America ScholarRochelle Shuman, SB .......................NFCA All-America ScholarMaggie Tindol, WXC ..................... USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteEllie Tanner, WXC .........................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteBrittany Truitt, WXC ....................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteAlyssa Sale, WXC .........................USTFCCCA Scholar Athlete

2013-2014Taylor Allen, WG ........................ WGCA All-American ScholarEmily Beusse, WXC .....................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteCarrilee Hiers, WG ...........................WGCA All-American ScholarAlyssa Sale, WXC .........................USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteMaggie Tindol, WXC ..................... USTFCCCA Scholar AthleteCasey Truelove, WG ................. WGCA All-American Scholar

2012-2013Kenny Bellavance, BB ....CoSIDA Academic All-American (2nd)Taylor Lee, WSOC ....CoSIDA Academic All-American (2nd)LeeAnn Noble, WG ................... WGCA All-American ScholarCasey Truelove, WG ................. WGCA All-American Scholar

2011-2012Emily Dover, WSOC.................NSCAA Scholar All-American

2010-2011Hilary Cox, SB ..........................NFCA Academic All-American

2005-2006Matt Causey, MBKB .........CoSIDA Academic All-American (2nd)Jeanine Dorminey, WBKB .................CoSIDA Academic AA (2nd)Katie Williamson, WBKB ....................CoSIDA Academic AA (2nd)

NCAA HONORS & AWARDS 2005-present

LEARFIELD CUP FINISHES2018-19 ...........................................................................................89th2017-18 ............................................................................................ 87th2016-17 ............................................................................................68th2015-16............................................................................................101st2014-15 ..........................................................................................62nd2013-14 ......................................................................................... 140th2012-13 .......................................................................................... 186th2011-12 ............................................................................................137th2010-11 ...........................................................................................178th2009-10 .......................................................................................... 171st2008-09 ...................................................................................... 160th2007-08 ........................................................................................165th

UNDER ARMOUR AD OF THE YEARLindsay Reeves ...........................................................................2016

NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARMeagan May .................................................................................2016

NCAA DEGREE COMPLETION AWARDAdam Farrell ................................................................................2019Lawson King .................................................................................2019Daniel Bennett ............................................................................2018Sydney Sprague..........................................................................2018Josh Bryan .................................................................................... 2017Megan Gil ...................................................................................... 2017Kelsey Hutchins .......................................................................... 2017Tanner Plemmons ......................................................................2016

NCAA AWARD OF EXCELLENCEOperation Nighthawks of Honor .......................................... 2017

CLASS OF 2020Matt Causey .........................................................Men’s BasketballLarry Dennis ...........................................................................GeneralFelipe Friedrich ...........................................................Men’s TennisKelly Penston Gilliam ........................................Women’s SoccerRon Hunnicutt ..................................Baseball/Men’s Basketball

CLASS OF 2019Randy Dunn..........................Men’s Basketball, AdministrationTom Fowler ........................................................................... BaseballSyretha Marble .............................................Women’s BasketballSarah Phillips..........................................................................SoftballSean Pittman ....................................................................... Baseball

CLASS OF 2018Jessica Coan ..........................................................................SoftballBrian Lauderdale ................................................................ BaseballGuy Oliver ....................................................................Men’s SoccerGarland Pinholster .............................................Men’s BasketballRade Tanaskovic ........................................................Men’s Soccer

CLASS OF 2017Richard Coleman ................................................................ BaseballKeisha Hall Cassese ....................................Women’s BasketballHaines and Carolyn Hill ....................................... PhilanthropistsCourtney McGuire ................................................................Softball

CLASS OF 2016Anthony Harris ....................................................Men’s BasketballMelissa Johnson ....................................................................SoftballHugh Mills, Jr. . .....................................................Men’s BasketballCasey Smith .........................................................Women’s Soccer

CLASS OF 2015Jason Elkins .......................................................................... Baseball Courtney Hester Dwyer ............................Women’s BasketballIrina Watkins ........................................ Women’s Cross CountryJimmy Williams ...................................................Men’s BasketballBeth Willis Burke ..................................................................Softball

CLASS OF 2014Spencer Boyd ......................................................Men’s BasketballGalina Dimitrova Courson ................................Women’s TennisPaul Stringer ........................................................................ BaseballKatie Williamson ..........................................Women’s Basketball

CLASS OF 2013William Gieler ...................................................................... BaseballJim Otte, Sr. .......................................................................... BaseballAnne Smith Hyams .....................................Women’s BasketballKara Winkler Leonard.........................................................SoftballSue Haynes Malone ....................................Women’s Basketball

CLASS OF 2012Morey LeFeve ...............................................Women’s BasketballDewayne Patrick .................................................Men’s Basketball Leon Ricketson ................................................................... BaseballWillie Thomas ......................................................Men’s Basketball

CLASS OF 2011Bill Ensley ..............................................................Mens’ Basketball Brenda Hill Gilmore ....................................Women’s Basketball Jim Hyder ..............................................................Men’s BasketballBob Stein ............................................................................... Baseball

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAMECOMMISSIONER’S CUP FINISHES2018-19 ..............................................................................................3rd2017-18 ..............................................................................................2nd2016-17 ................................................................................................ 1st2015-16...............................................................................................7th2014-15 ..............................................................................................3rd2013-14 ............................................................................................. 11th2012-13 .............................................................................................. 11th2011-12 .............................................................................................. 12th2010-11 ............................................................................................. 12th2009-10 ............................................................................................ 11th2008-09 ...........................................................................................8th2007-08 ............................................................................................9th2006-07 ..........................................................................................10th2005-06 .......................................................................................... 11th

TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDSWomen’s Basketball .................................................................2020Women’s Soccer ........................................................................2019Men’s Soccer ................................................................................2019Baseball..........................................................................................2019Baseball..........................................................................................2018Baseball.......................................................................................... 2017Women’s Golf .............................................................................. 2017Men’s Golf .....................................................................................2015Women’s Golf ..............................................................................2014Men’s Tennis .................................................................................2014Men’s Golf .....................................................................................2013Men’s Golf .....................................................................................2012Women’s Golf ..............................................................................2012Baseball...........................................................................................2011Men’s Basketball ..........................................................................2011Softball ...........................................................................................2010Men’s Golf .....................................................................................2010Baseball........................................................................................ 2009Softball ......................................................................................... 2009

INSTITUTION SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDSUNG ......................................................................................... 2009-10

PRESIDENTS’ ACADEMIC AWARDUNG ........................................................................................... 2016-17

LEEANN NOBLE MAKE-A-WISH AWARDUNG ..........................................................................................2019-20UNG ........................................................................................... 2018-19UNG ............................................................................................2017-18UNG ........................................................................................... 2016-17UNG ........................................................................................... 2015-16UNG ........................................................................................... 2014-15UNG ........................................................................................... 2013-14UNG ............................................................................................2012-13UNG .............................................................................................2011-12UNG ............................................................................................ 2010-11UNG ......................................................................................... 2009-10

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AWARDUNG ............................................................................................2012-13

PEACH BELT CONFERENCE AWARDSNATIONAL AWARDS

ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICTBASEBALL2013 .......................................................................Kenny Bellavance

MEN’S BASKETBALL2017-18 ...........................................................................Tyler Dominy2014-15 ..............................................................................Travis Core2013-14 ..............................................................................Travis Core2012-13 ...............................................................................Travis Core2006-07 ........................................................................ Dustin David2005-06 ............... Mark Causey, Matt Causey, Buzz Wehunt

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL2019-20 ....................................................................Julianne Sutton2017-18 ................................................................Deana Blankinship2014-15 ............................................................. Stephanie Huffman2013-14 ............................................................. Stephanie Huffman2006-07 ........................................................................Rachel Jolley2005-06 .........................Jeanine Dorminey, Katie Willaimson

CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD2020 ........................................................................... Aleah Johnson

MEN’S SOCCER2007 ................................................................................. Wil Maxwell2005 ...............................................................................Rene Alvarez

WOMEN’S SOCCER2014 ............................................................................Megan Morrow2013 ............................................................................Megan Morrow2012 ......................................................... Taylor Lee, Kayla Croom

SOFTBALL2020....................................................................................................Kylee Smith2015 ....................................................................................................Meagan May

NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR All-Time

Jaymee Carnes 2012 Daktronics National Player of the Year

Galina Dimitrova 1999 ITA National Player of the Year

Brenda Hill Gilmore 1987 NAIA National Player of the Year

Courtney Poole 2015 NFCA National Player of the Year 2015 Daktronics National Pitcher of the Year

Kylee Smith 2018 NFCA National Player of the Year