Ball State University Athletics
Watson Named Academic All-Mid-American Conference
April 24, 2007 | Gymnastics
MUNCIE, Ind. - Senior Kelly Watson, of the Ball State University women's gymnastics team, has been named Academic All-Mid-American Conference for the second time in her career.
Watson owns a 3.84 GPA in physical education. She was also a First Team All-MAC selection after a runner-up performance at the MAC Championship in the all-around. Watson is one of nine gymnasts to receive the award. To be nominated, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport. First year students and junior college transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award. Outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments from the current season only are considered. "The BSU gymnastics team is so proud of Kelly's incredible academic and athletic accomplishments," said head coach Lisa Simonton. "As an Academic All-MAC honoree, Kelly has has been focused and determined to do extremely well academically. She is one of only two gymnasts that were named Academic All-Mac for the past two years in a row. The high expectations that our program has for academic success is the foundation of our program. Our student-athletes, with Kelly as a great role model, will continue to have outstanding performances both in the classroom and in the gym." The Cardinals earned a fourth place finish at the MAC Championship which was their highest finish since 2001, with a team score of 193.400.
