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Trio of Mountaineers Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholars

BOONE, N.C. – Three Appalachian State student-athletes have been named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars, announced by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

Blake Carter of men's tennis, Nick Hough of men's basketball and Maria Jose Zacarias of women's tennis were honored with the award.

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor undergraduate students who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, U.