Athletics 4/25/2023 2:58:00 PM

Celebrating Georgia State Student-Athletes

Georgia State athletics celebrated the accomplishments of student-athletes on and off the field at the annual Golden Panther Awards ceremony, held Monday evening at the GSU Convocation Center.

Men's soccer player Jordan Beam and softball player Jaycee Goodwin served as the emcees for the evening.

Panthers Cup: Recognizes the team that shows its commitment to all areas in which we as student-athletes look to excel: academics, community and civic service, and supporting Georgia State University to make it a better place for us all.

Winner: Softball with 558 total team hours and an 88 percent team commitment.

NEWCOMER ACADEMIC MVPs (Highest GPA by Team Freshman or Transfer)
Beach Volleyball: Kaylie Drysdale
Cross Country: Sacha Brickey
Women's Golf: Sritha Vemuri
Women's Soccer: Emily Glenn
Softball: Maya Montague
Women's Tennis: Michelle Ncube
Track & Field: Jayda Parsons
Court Volleyball: Laughlin Murray
Baseball: Brennan Hudson
Men's Basketball: Jamaine Mann
Football: Michael Fitzmeyer
Men's Golf: Andrew Garger
Men's Soccer: Dylan Williams and Tom Williams
Men's Tennis: Gabriele Datei

ACADEMIC MVPs (Highest GPA on Each Team)
Women's Basketball: Kamryn Dziak
Beach Volleyball: Aliisa Vuorinen
Cross Country: Emma Devis
Women's Golf: Ari Acuff
Women's Soccer: Mia Wood
Softball: Jaycee Goodwin
Women's Tennis: Pragnya Kumar
Track & Field: Camarii Tellis
Court Volleyball: Livy Kowalkowski
Baseball: Duncan Lutz
Men's Basketball: Kalik Brooks
Football: Tristan Lyon
Men's Golf: Mason Dean
Men's Soccer: Tristan Jumeau
Men's Tennis: Diego Padilha

TEAM ACADEMIC AWARDS (Highest Team GPA)
Men's Golf: 3.43 GPA
Beach Volleyball: 3.87 GPA

ACADEMIC HERO - Presented to the individual who goes above and beyond their administrative educational duties.
Winner: Dr. Kimberly Robinson

SUSAN REEVES SPIRIT AWARDS - Named for Susan Reeves, a tremendous supporter for all Georgia State teams, and awarded for passion for the program and school spirit.
Cheer/Spirit Winner: Nigel Carter.
Pep Band Winner: Moses Lopez.

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Nominees:
Beach Volleyball: Amanda Chambers
Cross Country: Ana Cubillo
Golf: Noemie Boulbes
Soccer: Josepha Vercammen
Softball: Ashton Schroyer
Tennis: Maria Paredes
Track & Field: Shadae Worrell

Winner: Maria Paredes, Women's Tennis

Nominees:
Baseball: Michael Maginnis
Basketball: Ed Nnamoko
Men's Golf: Connor MacMillan
Men's Soccer: Justin McLean
Men's Tennis: Gabriele Datei

Winner: Justin McLean, Men's Soccer

SPORT MVPs
Women's Basketball: Mikyla Tolivert
Beach Volleyball: Yasmin Kuck
Cross Country: Erica Hambacker
Women's Golf: Ari Acuff
Women's Soccer: Eva Diez Lois
Softball: Emily Brown
Women's Tennis: Michelle Ncube
Track & Field: Camarii Tellis
Court Volleyball: Livy Kowalkowski
Baseball: Matt Ruiz
Men's Basketball: Dwon Odom
Football: Darren Grainger
Men's Golf: Connor MacMillan
Men's Soccer: Simon Carlson
Men's Tennis: Gabriele Datei

SENIOR CITIZEN AWARD - Senior who has excelled both on and off the field or court, has been very influential throughout their time here at Georgia State, and has been involved in campus events or organizations as well as athletics.
Winners:
Frankie Muldoon, Women's Track and Field
Ryan Watson, Baseball
Tristan Juneau, Men's Soccer

MARIA URBINA AWARD - Presented to a staff member who has put a smile on our faces and makes sure to impact our lives in a positive way.
Winner: Daniel Wilson

ATHLETIC TRAINER OF THE YEAR: Mckenna McAteer

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR: Valana Wiltz

COACH OF THE YEAR: Brett Surrency, Men's Soccer

GREATEST VICTORY OF THE YEAR
Nominees:
Football - Third straight win over Georgia Southern, 41-33
Women's Soccer - 1-0 win over Georgia Southern in Sun Belt quarterfinals
Women's Golf - Tournament win at Little Rock Classic; Tied lowest round in school history to win first tournament title since 2010
Women's Basketball - 59-44 Win over South Alabama in first round of Sun Belt Conference tournament
Baseball: 14-inning, walk-off win over Georgia Tech, 12-11, at Coolray Field

Winner: Baseball

INSPIRATION AWARD: Mariah Smith, Women's Track and Field

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