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The American University Department of Athletics and Recreation
celebrated the accomplishments of each of its 16 NCAA Division I
teams on Sunday at its annual Student-Athlete Banquet, which was
held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington,
D.C.
The event honored the accomplishments of each team and its
student-athletes. Among the awards handed out were the Male and
Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year, the Barbara J. Reimann
Postgraduate Scholarship and Strength and Conditioning's Super Iron
Eagle award winners. Each team also recognized their MVP for the
year and the evening concluded with a video tribute to American's
senior student-athletes.
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Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year
Voted on by AU's head coaches. Traditionally given to
individuals with a decorated career.
Kevin Tao '13, Wrestling, Majoring in
Health Promotion
- Two-time NCAA Qualifier
- 2011 EIWA runner-up
- Ranks fifth all-time with 17 career major decisions
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Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year
Voted on by AU's head coaches. Traditionally given to
individuals with a decorated career.
Gina Hofmann '12, Field Hockey,
Majoring in Business Administration
- 2012 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year
- Three-time NFHCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team
- Three-time All-Patriot League First Team
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Barbara J. Reimann Postgraduate Scholarship
Awarded annually to a senior who has excelled
athletically and academically and has decided to continue their
education after completing an undergraduate degree.
Mary Theresa Callahan '13,
Women's Soccer
- Top GPA of all female senior student-athletes
- Four-time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selection
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Super Iron Eagle Awards
An award which recognizes a male and female
student-athlete who has achieved Iron Eagle status by placing first
or second in performance testing for their respective sport and
constantly pushes their physical limit and their teammates to
excel.
Emily Maher '14, Lacrosse
John Schoof '15, Men's Basketball |
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Men's Basketball MVP
Stephen Lumpkins
'13
All-Patriot League Second Team
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Women's Basketball MVP
Alexis Dobbs '14
Two-time Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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Men's Cross Country MVP
Mark Allen '13
All-Patriot League First Team
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Women's Cross Country MVP
Ali Tyburski '14
Finished 15th at Patriot League Cross Country
Championships
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Field Hockey MVP
Shelly Montgomery '14
All-Patriot League First Team
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Lacrosse MVP
Kimberly Collins '13
All-Patriot League First Team
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Men's Soccer MVP
Cristobal Soto '14
Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year
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Women's Soccer MVP
Michelle Montilio '13
All-Patriot League Second Team
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Men's Swimming and Diving MVP
Bobby Ballance '14
All-Patriot League First Team
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Women's Swimming and Diving MVP
Melissa Parker '15
All-Patriot League Second Team
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Men's Indoor Track MVP
Mark Leininger '13
Placed third in 5,000 meter run at Patriot League
Championships
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Women's Indoor Track MVP
Carly Birkhold '14
Finished 14th in the 3,000 meter run at Patriot League
Championships
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Men's Outdoor Track MVP
John Pope '14
Finished fifth in 10,000 meter run at Patriot League
Championships
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Women's Outdoor Track MVP
Julia Sullivan '14
Finished seventh in 1,500 meter run at Patriot League
Championships
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Volleyball MVP
Morgan Hendrix '14
All-Patriot League First Team
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Wrestling MVP
David Terao '16
NCAA Qualifer; EIWA Third Place Finisher
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