FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2007

Nine Lions named to MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

Kansas City, Mo. -- A total of nine Missouri Southern volleyball players have been named to the MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for volleyball as announced by the league office today.

To be eligible for the MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must: 1) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the nominating institution, 2) have at least two terms of attendance at the nominating institution (excluding summer session), 3) achieved at least sophomore athletic standing. Redshirts and those seeking medical hardship are not eligible.

The complete list, with major and GPA follows below. 

Name - Hometown Major GPA
Amy Barnicle - Springfield, Mo. Elementary Education 3.674
Cherie Baugh - Joplin, Mo. Biology 3.667
Katie Gage - Lamar, Mo. Biology 3.420
Kari Hammerbacher - Buffalo, Mo. Psychology 3.909
Sarah Hoffmeister - Joplin, Mo. Biology 3.940
Sarah Joles - Blue Springs, Mo. Accounting 3.016
Erin Mitchem - Spokane, Mo. Public Relations 3.061
Teyoni Wilson - Joplin, Mo. Pyschology 3.854
Ashley Wright - Everton, Mo. Criminal Justice 3.397