FIVE MVC WRESTLERS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS
Marshall, Mo. (April 19, 2013)- Five Missouri Valley College men's wrestling student-athletes have earned all-academic awards from the NAIA and the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). The Viking wrestling team ranked tenth in the NWCA All-Academic NAIA Wrestling Poll with a team GPA of 3.11.
Those honored include Senior Gian Traverso (St. Helena, Calif.) who is majoring in hospitality services, Senior James Alter (Kirksville, Mo.) who is majoring in elementary education, Freshman Todd Brackett (Farmington, Mo.) who is majoring in biology, Freshman Jake Ekster (Houston, Texas) who majoring in biology, and Senior Carl Lawrence (Sullivan, Mo.)who is majoring in physical science.
The five student-athletes receiving all-academic awards from the NAIA/NWCA totals the second highest team total, trailing only Grand View University which had seven members recognized.
To be eligible for this recognition individuals had to qualify for the National tournament and have a minimum 3.25 GPA or be an all-American with at least a 3.0 GPA.
The Vikings finished their 2012-2013 season with an eighth place finish at the NAIA National Wrestling Championship held in March in Des Moines, Iowa.
About Missouri Valley College
Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. MVC offers over 40 academic programs, study abroad program, honors program, extracurricular activities, and 13 sports. The most popular majors include education and business, and some new majors are agribusiness, nursing, graphic design, and health information systems (associate degree). Above all, Valley is committed to student success. For more information, call (660) 831-4000 or visit www.moval.edu.
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