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Kloth Wins 2018-19 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award

NEW YORK – The BIG EAST Conference has announced the winners of the 2018-19 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Awards, which recognize academic and athletic achievement as well as community service.

The Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Awards are given to one student-athlete in each BIG EAST-sponsored sport based on academic credentials, athletic accolades or performances and volunteer service to the community. Student-athletes who have attained junior academic standing and a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 are eligible. The winners are chosen by the BIG EAST Faculty Athletics Representative Council.

Creighton had one honoree, 2018 graduate and volleyball standout Taryn Kloth.