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Lauren Feely Named Academic All-American
June 09, 2016 | Gymnastics
Bowling Green, Ohio – Bowling Green State University gymnast Lauren Feely has been named to the 2016 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America Women's At-Large Team today. Feely, a senior-to-be, carries a 4.0 grade point average in early childhood education.
Feely is the first BGSU At-Large Academic All-American since tennis player Nikki Chiricosta in 2014. She is only the second BGSU gymnast to be honored with Academic All-American status, joining Jessica Guyer in 2005. Guyer was BGSU Athletics' Distinguished Alumnus award winner at the department's end of year Ziggy Awards in April.
Feely was recently named CoSIDA Academic All-District to earn inclusion on the ballot for Academic All-America. Academic All-District teams are divided into eight geographic districts across the United States and Canada, with District 5 representing all Division I schools in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Those Academic All-District members are then eligible for Academic All-America status.
The at-large Academic All-America teams include student-athletes from the sports of beach volleyball, bowling, crew/rowing, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swim/dive, tennis, and water polo.
Feely won the MAC all-around title at the league championship meet and was named Academic All-MAC earlier this year, leading the Falcons to their first NCAA Regional team appearance in 25 years. She tied for first in the MAC rankings in the all-around, tied for third on vault and tied for eighth on floor. She was a second-team All-MAC finisher and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. She placed sixth in the all-around at the NCAA Regional Championship and was part of a team that set new school records on the beam as well as posting the highest single-meet score in program history with a 196.500.
"Lauren is truly deserving of this recognition," BGSU Gymnastics Coach Kerrie Turner said after she was named All-District. "She has balanced her time as a student-athlete and created incredible success in both areas. Her commitment to academics is at the forefront and she is an excellent example for those around her. Her work ethic and dedication are clear contributors to her success and it is fantastic to see this effort recognized and honored."
Feely is the fourth BGSU student-athlete to be named Academic All-America this year, joining men's soccer's Pat Flynn (First Team) and Joe Sullivan (Second Team), along with football's Joseph Davidson (Second Team).
Feely is the first BGSU At-Large Academic All-American since tennis player Nikki Chiricosta in 2014. She is only the second BGSU gymnast to be honored with Academic All-American status, joining Jessica Guyer in 2005. Guyer was BGSU Athletics' Distinguished Alumnus award winner at the department's end of year Ziggy Awards in April.
Feely was recently named CoSIDA Academic All-District to earn inclusion on the ballot for Academic All-America. Academic All-District teams are divided into eight geographic districts across the United States and Canada, with District 5 representing all Division I schools in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Those Academic All-District members are then eligible for Academic All-America status.
The at-large Academic All-America teams include student-athletes from the sports of beach volleyball, bowling, crew/rowing, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swim/dive, tennis, and water polo.
Feely won the MAC all-around title at the league championship meet and was named Academic All-MAC earlier this year, leading the Falcons to their first NCAA Regional team appearance in 25 years. She tied for first in the MAC rankings in the all-around, tied for third on vault and tied for eighth on floor. She was a second-team All-MAC finisher and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. She placed sixth in the all-around at the NCAA Regional Championship and was part of a team that set new school records on the beam as well as posting the highest single-meet score in program history with a 196.500.
"Lauren is truly deserving of this recognition," BGSU Gymnastics Coach Kerrie Turner said after she was named All-District. "She has balanced her time as a student-athlete and created incredible success in both areas. Her commitment to academics is at the forefront and she is an excellent example for those around her. Her work ethic and dedication are clear contributors to her success and it is fantastic to see this effort recognized and honored."
Feely is the fourth BGSU student-athlete to be named Academic All-America this year, joining men's soccer's Pat Flynn (First Team) and Joe Sullivan (Second Team), along with football's Joseph Davidson (Second Team).
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