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Cross Country Places Seven on Academic All-MAC Squad
November 21, 2017 | Cross Country
CLEVELAND, Ohio - - Seven members of the Ball State cross country program were named to the 2017 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Cross Country Team as announced by the league office Tuesday (Nov. 21).
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Student-athletes with a minimum 3.20 grade point average who participate in at least 50 percent of their team's meets are automatically named to the squad. First-year players and junior college transfers are not eligible.
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Senior Jessica Bryzek (Brownsburg, Ind./Indiana Academy) earns the award for the third time in her cross country career after competing in six meets for the Cardinals this season, scoring in Ball State's top five once. She crossed the finish line with a season-best 6K time of 23:13.8 to place 71st among scored runners at the MAC Championships (Oct. 28). She earned a season-best 5K time of 19:10.95 at the Louisville Classic (Sep. 30), while placing fourth on the team and 15th overall at the RedHawk Rumble (Sept. 23) with a 6K time of 24:13.2.
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Earning the award for the first time in their cross country careers were senior Kitty Taylor (Newburgh, Ind./Castle), along with sophomores Peyton Kneadler (Monticello, Ind./Twin Lakes), Stephanie McElhaney (Huntington, Ind./Huntington North), Maritza Rodriguez (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis), Meliza Rodriguez (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis)Â and Brooke Talhelm (Indianapolis, Ind./Franklin Central).
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For the most up-to-date news on Ball State cross country and track & field, follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateTFXC.
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2017 Women's Cross Country Academic All-MAC Team
Alyssa Thomas, Akron, Sophomore, 3.20, Nutrition
Mackenzie Andrews, Akron, Sophomore (R), 3.805, Physical/Health Education
Haley Hess, Akron, Sophomore, 3.30, Exercise Science
Elizabeth Mosier, Akron, Junior (R), 3.540, Nutrition/Dietetics
Tarike Osuobeni, Akron, Junior, 3.731, Political Science
Hannah Pineault, Akron, Sophomore, 3.932, Chemical Engineering
Vanessa Rivera, Akron, Sophomore, 3.441, Education
Brooke Talhelm, Ball State, Sophomore, 4.000, Pre-Nursing
Stephanie McElhaney, Ball State, Redshirt Sophomore, 3.941, Exercise Science
Peyton Kneadler, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.844, Pre-Psychological Science
Jessica Bryzek, Ball State, Senior, 3.747, Biology
Maritza Rodriguez, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.694, Elementary Education
Meliza Rodriguez, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.513, Marketing
Kitty Taylor, Ball State, Senior, 3.354, Art
Rachel Durbin, Bowling Green, Graduate Student, 3.426, Human Movement Sport and Leisure Studies
Allison Holahan, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 4.0, Biology
Elena Lancioni, Bowling Green, Senior, 3.923, Exercise Science
Kelsie Mothersead, Bowling Green, Junior, 3.952, Exercise Science
Rachel Walny, Bowling Green, Senior, 3.990, Exercise Science
Rachel Barich, Buffalo, Junior, 3.743, Special Studies
Chardae Henry, Buffalo, Sophomore, 3.684, Psychology
Meghan LaTuso, Buffalo, Sophomore, 3.226, Communication
Charlotte Molloy, Buffalo, Senior, 3.713, Speech & Hearing Science
Carlye Stella, Buffalo, Senior, 3.756, Nursing
Taylor Aguillon, Central Michigan, Senior, 3.54, Community Health Education
Samantha Allmacher, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.97, Biology
Natalie Beaulieu, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.92, Undecided
Carissa Gobbi, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.94, Biochemistry
Megan O'Neil, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.73, Neuroscience
Erin Zdrojewski, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.74, Undecided
Jordann McDermitt, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.97, Exercise Science
Anna Aldrich, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt senior, 3.93, Nursing
Sydney Meyers, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.88, Marketing
Alsu Bogdanova, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt senior, 3.85, Individualized studies program
Natalie Cizmas, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt junior, 3.67, Exercise science
Jenna Wyns, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.59, Psychology
Lauren Pottschmidt, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.52 General business
Allie Knoll, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt junior, 3.25, Health administration
Jaimie Adams, Kent State, Redshirt Sophomore, 3.761, Exercise Science
Morgan Arena, Kent State, Junior, 3.407, Fashion Design
Morgan Bing, Kent State, Senior, 4.00, Nursing
Olivia Davis, Kent State, Redshirt Sophomore, 3.954, Chemistry
Robin Foster, Kent State, Senior, 3.777, Nursing
Emily Henry, Kent State, Junior, 3.673, Human Development/Family Studies
Morgan Manuel, Kent State, Redshirt Junior, 3.254, Fashion Design
Allison Klonne, Miami, Graduate Student, 3.86, Marketing & Analytics
Maria Scavuzzo, Miami, Senior, 3.35, Nutrition
Sarah Starrett, Miami, Senior, 3.22, Psychology and Kinesiology
Alesha Vovk, Miami, Senior, 3.58, Kinesiology
Maegan Murphy, Miami, Sophomore, 4.00, Microbiology & Pre-Med
Tayler Broermann, Miami, Junior, 3.32, Psychology
Carly Davis, Miami, Sophomore, 3.74, Sport Leadership & Management
Claire Linn, Miami, Sophomore, 3.57, Business-Undecided
Taylor Malchow, Miami, Sophomore, 4.00, Biology & Pre-Med
Regan Smith, Miami, Sophomore, 3.78, Integrated Social Studies Education
Michaela Heit, NIU, Junior, 3.333, Biological Sciences
Ericka Hibser, NIU, Junior, 4.000, Biological Sciences
Lorena Martin, NIU, Senior, 3.306, Marketing
Vivian Overbeck, NIU, Sophomore, 3.934, Economics
Alyssa Atkinson, Ohio, Junior, 4.0, Engineering with a computer engineering track
Madison Sury, Ohio, Junior, 3.984, Journalism -Strategic Communications
Emily Deering, Ohio, Junior, 3.940, Business Pre-Law
Tiffany Hill, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.828, Mechanical Engineering
Abby Miller, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.728, Health Sciences and Professions – Undecided
Ellen Isaac, Ohio, Senior, 3.564, Exercise Physiology
Emily Cass, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.545, University College-Undecided
Josie Woosley, Ohio, Junior, 3.379, Long Term Health Care Administration
Julia Mendiola, Toledo, Senior, 3.938, Biology
Stephanie Barlow, Toledo, Senior, 3.754, Early Childhood Education
Stephanie Sherman, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.854, Bioengineering
Maddie Ferner, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.612, Biology
Zita Molnar, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.827, Mathematics
Olivia Chinn, Toledo, Junior, 3.858, Exercise Science
Janelle Noe, Toledo, Senior, 3.845, Exercise Science
Athena Welsh, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.455, Pre-Business
Delainey Phelps, Toledo, Senior, 3.229, Clinical Nurse Leader
Sarah Anderson, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.55, Exercise Science
Hanne Christensen, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.66, English: Creative Writing
Kayla Dominguez, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.04, Anthropology and English
Claire Gilbert, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.49, Geography
Brittney Hall, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 4.0, Pre-Occupational Therapy
Autumn Lewis, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.83, Criminal Justice
Haley Ritsema, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 4.0, Pre-Dietetics
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Student-athletes with a minimum 3.20 grade point average who participate in at least 50 percent of their team's meets are automatically named to the squad. First-year players and junior college transfers are not eligible.
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Senior Jessica Bryzek (Brownsburg, Ind./Indiana Academy) earns the award for the third time in her cross country career after competing in six meets for the Cardinals this season, scoring in Ball State's top five once. She crossed the finish line with a season-best 6K time of 23:13.8 to place 71st among scored runners at the MAC Championships (Oct. 28). She earned a season-best 5K time of 19:10.95 at the Louisville Classic (Sep. 30), while placing fourth on the team and 15th overall at the RedHawk Rumble (Sept. 23) with a 6K time of 24:13.2.
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Earning the award for the first time in their cross country careers were senior Kitty Taylor (Newburgh, Ind./Castle), along with sophomores Peyton Kneadler (Monticello, Ind./Twin Lakes), Stephanie McElhaney (Huntington, Ind./Huntington North), Maritza Rodriguez (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis), Meliza Rodriguez (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis)Â and Brooke Talhelm (Indianapolis, Ind./Franklin Central).
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For the most up-to-date news on Ball State cross country and track & field, follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateTFXC.
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2017 Women's Cross Country Academic All-MAC Team
Alyssa Thomas, Akron, Sophomore, 3.20, Nutrition
Mackenzie Andrews, Akron, Sophomore (R), 3.805, Physical/Health Education
Haley Hess, Akron, Sophomore, 3.30, Exercise Science
Elizabeth Mosier, Akron, Junior (R), 3.540, Nutrition/Dietetics
Tarike Osuobeni, Akron, Junior, 3.731, Political Science
Hannah Pineault, Akron, Sophomore, 3.932, Chemical Engineering
Vanessa Rivera, Akron, Sophomore, 3.441, Education
Brooke Talhelm, Ball State, Sophomore, 4.000, Pre-Nursing
Stephanie McElhaney, Ball State, Redshirt Sophomore, 3.941, Exercise Science
Peyton Kneadler, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.844, Pre-Psychological Science
Jessica Bryzek, Ball State, Senior, 3.747, Biology
Maritza Rodriguez, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.694, Elementary Education
Meliza Rodriguez, Ball State, Sophomore, 3.513, Marketing
Kitty Taylor, Ball State, Senior, 3.354, Art
Rachel Durbin, Bowling Green, Graduate Student, 3.426, Human Movement Sport and Leisure Studies
Allison Holahan, Bowling Green, Sophomore, 4.0, Biology
Elena Lancioni, Bowling Green, Senior, 3.923, Exercise Science
Kelsie Mothersead, Bowling Green, Junior, 3.952, Exercise Science
Rachel Walny, Bowling Green, Senior, 3.990, Exercise Science
Rachel Barich, Buffalo, Junior, 3.743, Special Studies
Chardae Henry, Buffalo, Sophomore, 3.684, Psychology
Meghan LaTuso, Buffalo, Sophomore, 3.226, Communication
Charlotte Molloy, Buffalo, Senior, 3.713, Speech & Hearing Science
Carlye Stella, Buffalo, Senior, 3.756, Nursing
Taylor Aguillon, Central Michigan, Senior, 3.54, Community Health Education
Samantha Allmacher, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.97, Biology
Natalie Beaulieu, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.92, Undecided
Carissa Gobbi, Central Michigan, Sophomore, 3.94, Biochemistry
Megan O'Neil, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.73, Neuroscience
Erin Zdrojewski, Central Michigan, Junior, 3.74, Undecided
Jordann McDermitt, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.97, Exercise Science
Anna Aldrich, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt senior, 3.93, Nursing
Sydney Meyers, Eastern Michigan, Junior, 3.88, Marketing
Alsu Bogdanova, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt senior, 3.85, Individualized studies program
Natalie Cizmas, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt junior, 3.67, Exercise science
Jenna Wyns, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.59, Psychology
Lauren Pottschmidt, Eastern Michigan, Senior, 3.52 General business
Allie Knoll, Eastern Michigan, Redshirt junior, 3.25, Health administration
Jaimie Adams, Kent State, Redshirt Sophomore, 3.761, Exercise Science
Morgan Arena, Kent State, Junior, 3.407, Fashion Design
Morgan Bing, Kent State, Senior, 4.00, Nursing
Olivia Davis, Kent State, Redshirt Sophomore, 3.954, Chemistry
Robin Foster, Kent State, Senior, 3.777, Nursing
Emily Henry, Kent State, Junior, 3.673, Human Development/Family Studies
Morgan Manuel, Kent State, Redshirt Junior, 3.254, Fashion Design
Allison Klonne, Miami, Graduate Student, 3.86, Marketing & Analytics
Maria Scavuzzo, Miami, Senior, 3.35, Nutrition
Sarah Starrett, Miami, Senior, 3.22, Psychology and Kinesiology
Alesha Vovk, Miami, Senior, 3.58, Kinesiology
Maegan Murphy, Miami, Sophomore, 4.00, Microbiology & Pre-Med
Tayler Broermann, Miami, Junior, 3.32, Psychology
Carly Davis, Miami, Sophomore, 3.74, Sport Leadership & Management
Claire Linn, Miami, Sophomore, 3.57, Business-Undecided
Taylor Malchow, Miami, Sophomore, 4.00, Biology & Pre-Med
Regan Smith, Miami, Sophomore, 3.78, Integrated Social Studies Education
Michaela Heit, NIU, Junior, 3.333, Biological Sciences
Ericka Hibser, NIU, Junior, 4.000, Biological Sciences
Lorena Martin, NIU, Senior, 3.306, Marketing
Vivian Overbeck, NIU, Sophomore, 3.934, Economics
Alyssa Atkinson, Ohio, Junior, 4.0, Engineering with a computer engineering track
Madison Sury, Ohio, Junior, 3.984, Journalism -Strategic Communications
Emily Deering, Ohio, Junior, 3.940, Business Pre-Law
Tiffany Hill, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.828, Mechanical Engineering
Abby Miller, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.728, Health Sciences and Professions – Undecided
Ellen Isaac, Ohio, Senior, 3.564, Exercise Physiology
Emily Cass, Ohio, Sophomore, 3.545, University College-Undecided
Josie Woosley, Ohio, Junior, 3.379, Long Term Health Care Administration
Julia Mendiola, Toledo, Senior, 3.938, Biology
Stephanie Barlow, Toledo, Senior, 3.754, Early Childhood Education
Stephanie Sherman, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.854, Bioengineering
Maddie Ferner, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.612, Biology
Zita Molnar, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.827, Mathematics
Olivia Chinn, Toledo, Junior, 3.858, Exercise Science
Janelle Noe, Toledo, Senior, 3.845, Exercise Science
Athena Welsh, Toledo, Sophomore, 3.455, Pre-Business
Delainey Phelps, Toledo, Senior, 3.229, Clinical Nurse Leader
Sarah Anderson, Western Michigan, Junior, 3.55, Exercise Science
Hanne Christensen, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.66, English: Creative Writing
Kayla Dominguez, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.04, Anthropology and English
Claire Gilbert, Western Michigan, Senior, 3.49, Geography
Brittney Hall, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 4.0, Pre-Occupational Therapy
Autumn Lewis, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 3.83, Criminal Justice
Haley Ritsema, Western Michigan, Sophomore, 4.0, Pre-Dietetics
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