TOLEDO, Ohio — Twelve University of Toledo student-athletes have been named Distinguished Scholar Athletes from the spring season by the Mid-American Conference. The awards were voted on by faculty athletic representatives at MAC institutions representing the 'best of the best' from each sport's Academic All-MAC team.
The Rocket baseball program led the way with a total of five student-athletes recognized, tied for the highest mark in the conference.
Four of the 12 Toledo student-athletes honored earned Distinguished Scholar Athlete honors for the second-straight year: Sam Shutes of baseball; Chandler Rice of softball; Colin Joseph of men's golf; and Madeline Pacella of women's track and field.