SSAC Announces 2011-2012 Awards

GAINESVILLE, GA - As Brenau University's basketball season came to a close the Southern States Athletic Conference announced its award winners for the 2011-12 season.

2011/12 MUSCO LIGHTING CHAMPION OF CHARACTER

This award is given to one student-athlete per team for each sponsored sport with the recipient selected by the coaches of the teams following each season of competition. Student-athletes are selected by the criteria outlined in the NAIA Champions of Character Program which is based on the chararctistics of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship.

Kori Suber SO G from Greenville, SC

2011/12 SSAC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

The award winners must have completed at least two academic terms earning at least 24 semester hours and attaining a grade point average of 3.25 or higher in all courses they attempt all the while participating in their sport during the semester.

Tatiana Khudiakova SO from Moscow, Russia

Anastasia Minaeva SO from Moscow Russia

Anela Durmic SO from Loganville, GA

Tala Black SO from Marietta, GA

Jasmyn Farmer JR from Lilburn, GA

Sarah Ward JR from Elberton, GA

2011/12 ALL EASTERN DIVISION

The following players received recognition for their stellar basketball play throughout the year by being named to the all-division team. The players were voted on by coaches in the SSAC.

Nikki Reed JR from Atlanta GA

Gabby Harvey JR from Lilburn, GA

Brittany Wiley SO from Royston, GA

Head Coach Kris Stewart stated, "I am very proud of the accolades that these young women have received. They are good students, good athletes and good citizens. The represent our team and Brenau University well."