Eleven ETSU student-athletes earn TIAA-CREFF Academic All-Conference Honors

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Wednesday, December 15, 2004

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 15, 2004) - The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the fall semester of 2004. East Tennessee State University had 11 student-athletes that received the honor.

ETSU women's soccer had the largest representation with six student-athletes earning the honor. Men's cross country added three and women's cross country added two to complete the list.

A total of 244 student-athletes, representing all 12 Southern Conference institutions were named to the team. The 244 student-athletes averaged a 3.39 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. One hundred forty-four of those student-athletes earned a 3.5 or above.

To be eligible, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average and have competed in at least one-half of their team's competitions during the fall.

This is the third year that the Southern Conference has named an All-Academic Team by season. The All-Academic teams are made possible by a grant from the Southern Conference's Education Partner, TIAA-CREF.

For over 85 years, TIAA/CREF has been helping millions of people working in the academic, medical and cultural fields plan for their retirement. Our clear and long-held commitment to serve those who dedicate themselves to the benefit and enlightenment of others remains unchanged.

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Men's Cross Country

Peter Dalton Jr. Dublin, Ireland Psychology

Josh Gibson Jr. Limestone, Tenn. Physical Education

Josh Hicks So. Riceville, Tenn, Undecided

Women's Cross Country

Jennifer Habbestad Sr. Tampa, Fla. Criminal Justice

Christine Ward Jr. Candler, N.C. Nursing

Women's Soccer

Erin Ashton Jr. New Bern, N.C. Honors Biology, Pre-med

Blair DeGraw So. Greensboro, N.C. Honors Biology

Jennifer Fields Sr. Mount Airy, Md. Sports Management

Trista Haupt So. Myersville, Md. Honors Chemistry

Meghan Morris Jr. Bowie, Md. Mass Communication and Broadcasting

Alexandra Schwark So. Strongsville, Ohio Honors Criminal Justice