https://www.thesac.com en-us https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/releases/2013woynominees Anderson women’s basketball student-athlete Alissa Diaz and Wingate volleyball student-athlete Grace Krauser have been selected to represent the SAC as nominees for the 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year award. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/releases/2013woynominees https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13presidentsaward Tusculum baseball student-athlete Taylor Rakes and volleyball student-athlete Ashley Sarmiento have been selected as the winners of the 2012-13 SAC Presidents Award, the highest individual honor given annually by the conference. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13presidentsaward https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13honorroll 806 student-athletes spanning all 10 of the SAC’s member institutions have been named to the 2012-13 SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll in recognition of their academic achievements. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13honorroll https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/releases/YearinReview_Link Relive the top moments and accomplishments from the 2012-13 SAC sports season in the Year in Review publication. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/releases/YearinReview_Link https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13presidentsawardnominees A total of nine student-athletes have been put forward as finalists for the 2012-13 SAC Presidents Award – the most prestigious individual honor given annually by the conference. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13presidentsawardnominees https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13xcacademicall-district A total of 11 student-athletes from SAC cross country programs have been selected to the 2012-13 Capital One Academic All-District III Track and Cross Country Team, it was announced by CoSIDA. Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/12-13xcacademicall-district https://www.thesac.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201305301tthus Tusculum College pitcher Taylor Rakes has been named the 2013 Capital One NCAA Division II Baseball Academic All-American of the Year, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Rakes becomes the first student-athlete in school history to be named Academic All-American of the Year for their sport. Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201305301tthus https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20130517j1pob7 Wingate University 2013 graduate Grace Krauser has received a $7,500 postgraduate scholarship from the NCAA. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20130517j1pob7 https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/2013districtat-large A total of six student-athletes from the SAC have been selected to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-District At-Large Team, which recognizes top student-athletes for their performances athletically and in the classroom. The At-Large Team includes the SAC-sponsored sports of men’s tennis, women’s tennis, men’s golf and women’s golf. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/2013districtat-large https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/20for20finallink Throughout the 2012-13 athletic year, the SAC has celebrated 20 years a member of NCAA Division II by counting down the conference’s top 20 moments from the past two decades in a series titled SAC 20 for 20. Today, the countdown’s top five moments are unveiled. Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/20for20finallink https://www.thesac.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130502vv3whs Four student-athletes from the SAC have been selected to the 2013 Academic All-District 3 Baseball Team, it was announced on Thursday. Players receiving Academic All-District honors must have legitimate athletic credentials, possess at least a 3.30 GPA and have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130502vv3whs https://www.thesac.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201304167eom5v For the second year in a row, Tusculum starting pitcher Taylor Rakes has been voted as the SAC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, a distinction that honors student-athletes for their excellence in academic, athletics, service and leadership. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201304167eom5v https://www.thesac.com/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/201304168f9kln The SAC announced on Tuesday that Tusculum sophomore Lukas Winkelmann and Wingate senior Kelli Ferguson have been selected as the conference’s Men’s and Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athletes of the Year, an award which recognizes excellence in athletics, academics, service and leadership. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/mten/2012-13/releases/201304168f9kln https://www.thesac.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013041646hp1o Newberry junior Casey Stevens, who carries a perfect 4.0 GPA, has been selected as the 2013 SAC Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year in recognition of her excellence in academics, athletics, service and leadership. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/2013041646hp1o https://www.thesac.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130405ncywlb The Tusculum duo of senior David Talley and senior Jillian Corum have been selected as the SAC Men's and Women's Golf Scholar-Athletes of the Year, an award which recognizes excellence in athletics, academics, service and leadership. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130405ncywlb https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/20for20thirdlink The SAC is celebrating 20 years in NCAA Division II by counting down the top 20 moments from the past two decades in a series titled SAC 20 for 20. The countdown continues today, with the announcement of moments No. 6-10. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/20for20thirdlink https://www.thesac.com/championships/basketball/Releases/2013/2013basketballstorifyLINK A recap of how the 2013 Food Lion SAC Basketball Championship played out, told through the lens of digital media. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/championships/basketball/Releases/2013/2013basketballstorifyLINK https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/2013bkbscholarathlete Anderson junior Chandler Hash and Lenoir-Rhyne junior Danielle Bongiorno have been selected as the SAC Basketball Scholar-Athletes of the Year, an award which recognizes excellence in athletics, academics, service and leadership. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/2013bkbscholarathlete https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/dii40team In celebration of the 40th anniversary of NCAA Division II, 48 former student-athletes have been selected to the 40th Anniversary Tribute Team and are set to be honored by the NCAA throughout 2013. Among the honorees are former Wingate three-sport athlete Patrick Bartlett and former Lenoir-Rhyne cross country and track star Kate Griewisch. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/dii40team https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/wingatedateauction Wingate's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee raised more than $2,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at a recent student-athlete date auction. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/wingatedateauction https://www.thesac.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20130207s1v8oi Lincoln Memorial cross country student-athlete Bradley Maldonado was selected as chair of the NCAA Division II National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at last month's NCAA Convention. Maldonado discussed his new leadership role with theSAC.com. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/mxc/2012-13/releases/20130207s1v8oi https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/whitleymusic Wingate softball student-athlete Hayley Whitley has talent that goes beyond the softball field. She recently was named the winner of the Lamon Records 2012 Music Artist Talent Search. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/studentathletes/releases/2012-13/whitleymusic https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/20for20secondrelease The SAC is celebrating 20 years in Division II by counting down the top 20 moments from the past two decades in a series titled SAC 20 for 20. The countdown continues today, with the unveiling of moments No. 11-15. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/20for20secondrelease https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121212rnjky8 Three volleyball student-athletes from the SAC have been selected to the Capital One Academic All-America Team, a distinction which recognizes both academic and athletic achievement. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121212rnjky8 https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121206hlhb88 Wingate University senior middle blocker Grace Krauser has earned the prestigious Elite 89 Award, officials announced at Wednesday night's NCAA Division II Volleyball Championship banquet. Krauser wins the award for the second time in her career. She also won the honor in 2010. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121206hlhb88 https://www.thesac.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121205nztusj Carson-Newman kicker Curt Duncan and Wingate running back Andrew Nallenweg have been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Second Team, which recognizes student-athletes for their accomplishments in the classroom, in the community and in competition. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121205nztusj https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/releases/20for20preview The 2012-13 academic year marks the 20th anniversary of the SAC becoming a member of NCAA Division II. In celebration, the conference will count down the top 20 moments from the last two decades throughout the coming months in a series titled SAC 20 for 20. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/news/2012-13/releases/20for20preview https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121114klj78k Tusculum junior Ashley Sarmiento has been named the 2012 SAC Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, an award which recognizes her achievements on the court, in the classroom and as a campus leader. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121114klj78k https://www.thesac.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121112m0vpdr Wingate redshirt junior quarterback Robbie Nallenweg has been named the 2012 SAC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the conference office announced on Monday. The award recognizes excellence in athletics, academics, community service and leadership. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121112m0vpdr https://www.thesac.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201211089er2yg 15 football student-athletes from the SAC have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District Team, accounting for more than half of the Super Region II selections, it was announced on Thursday. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thesac.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201211089er2yg