American Athletic Conference Names Bartels Cross Country Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Mar 7, 2018 | Women's Cross Country, Cross Country
The American: Release
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane cross country senior Lauren Bartels was named the women's cross country 2017-18 American Athletic Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year in an announcement made by the league office Tuesday.
Bartels, a chemical engineering major, has shined in the classroom while at Tulane, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.991. On the course this past season, Bartels recorded a 22nd place finish at the 2017 NCAA South Central Regional with a time of 20:35.8, setting a new personal record in the process and guiding the women's team to an eighth place finish. She received All-Region honors by finishing among the top 25 runners.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named Bartels to the 2017 NCAA Division I Women's All-Academic Team in recognition of her strong performance in the classroom.
The American's Scholar-Athlete of the Year was chosen from each of the conference's 21-sponsored sports, as well as men's and women's at-large selections. The individuals selected receive a $2,000 stipend toward graduate or professional studies.
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Fans can follow along for updates and news on Twitter (@GreenWaveXCTF) or find the team on Facebook. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and @TulaneAthletics on Snapchat.
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American Athletic Conference 2017-18 Female Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Basketball Kitija Laksa, USF
Cross Country Lauren Bartels, Tulane
Golf Megan Thothong, Houston
Indoor Track and Field Rosie Chamberlain, UCF
Outdoor Track and Field Loretta Blaut, Cincinnati
Rowing Hannah Vissers, Tulsa
Soccer Vanessa Gilles, Cincinnati
Softball Emily Watson, Tulsa
Swimming and Diving Micaela Bouter, Houston
Tennis Monica Matias, UCF
Volleyball Mikaela Raudsepp, Wichita State
At-Large Charlotte Veitner, UConn (Field Hockey)/
Lauren Hudson, Cincinnati (Lacrosse)
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane cross country senior Lauren Bartels was named the women's cross country 2017-18 American Athletic Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year in an announcement made by the league office Tuesday.
Congratulations to @GreenWaveXCTF's Lauren Bartels, chosen as the women's cross country 2017-18 American Athletic Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year!
— American XC Track (@AmericanXCTrack) March 6, 2018
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Bartels, a chemical engineering major, has shined in the classroom while at Tulane, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.991. On the course this past season, Bartels recorded a 22nd place finish at the 2017 NCAA South Central Regional with a time of 20:35.8, setting a new personal record in the process and guiding the women's team to an eighth place finish. She received All-Region honors by finishing among the top 25 runners.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named Bartels to the 2017 NCAA Division I Women's All-Academic Team in recognition of her strong performance in the classroom.
The American's Scholar-Athlete of the Year was chosen from each of the conference's 21-sponsored sports, as well as men's and women's at-large selections. The individuals selected receive a $2,000 stipend toward graduate or professional studies.
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Fans can follow along for updates and news on Twitter (@GreenWaveXCTF) or find the team on Facebook. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and @TulaneAthletics on Snapchat.
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American Athletic Conference 2017-18 Female Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Basketball Kitija Laksa, USF
Cross Country Lauren Bartels, Tulane
Golf Megan Thothong, Houston
Indoor Track and Field Rosie Chamberlain, UCF
Outdoor Track and Field Loretta Blaut, Cincinnati
Rowing Hannah Vissers, Tulsa
Soccer Vanessa Gilles, Cincinnati
Softball Emily Watson, Tulsa
Swimming and Diving Micaela Bouter, Houston
Tennis Monica Matias, UCF
Volleyball Mikaela Raudsepp, Wichita State
At-Large Charlotte Veitner, UConn (Field Hockey)/
Lauren Hudson, Cincinnati (Lacrosse)
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