SoCon Announces TIAA-CREF Spring Academic All-Conference Teams

SPARTANBURG, SC -- The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the 2007 spring season.  A total of 207 student-athletes, representing all Southern Conference institutions and eight spring sports, were named to the team.

 

The 207 student-athletes averaged a 3.55 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Over half of the student-athletes hold a 3.5 and above.

 

To be eligible, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average entering the spring of 2007 and have competed in at least one-half of their team’s competitions during the spring season.

 

This is the fourth 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.

 

The women’s outdoor track and field teams landed 61 student-athletes on the team with baseball and softball each adding 31. Western Carolina led the team with 31 honorees, followed by Appalachian State with 29 and Furman with 25.

 

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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