Thursday, June 10, 2010

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M CAPTURES SWAC WOMEN’S ALL-SPORTS AWARD

PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS (June 10, 2010) For only the second time in school history, Prairie View A&M University has earned the Barbara Jacket/Sadie Magee Award as the top overall women’s sports program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Prairie View A&M, who totaled 80.5 points, finished tied with Jackson State for the award. This past year, the women’s athletic programs at Prairie View boasted several solid performances highlighted by second place finishes in women’s basketball, bowling, soccer and outdoor track and field. The last time Prairie View A&M captured the award occurred during the 1984-85 athletic campaign.

“This award is well-deserved for our female student-athletes,” said Prairie View A&M University Athletic Director Fred Washington. “Our student-athletes carry their leadership and athleticism on and off the field. We would like to thank all faculty, staff and administrators for helping our female student- athletes achieve their accomplishment on their well-deserved award.”

“We’re always excited to see our student-athletes be successful in the classroom and on the playing field,” added Assistant Athletic Director for Female Sports Alicia Pete. “This award represents the hard work and dedication of our female sports and it was earned by our student-athletes, coaches and support staff as they represent the best of our Panther Spirit.”

On the men’s side, Prairie View A&M finished fourth (57.0) in the race for the C.D. Henry Award and wrapped up the 2009-10 campaign ranked fourth overall among SWAC schools in the running for the SWAC All-Sports title with 137.5 points.

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