Sports Shorts

Musil earns Team USA spot

Freshman Samantha Musil was invited to be a part of Team USA at the Pan American Junior Athletics Association Championships. She qualified for the NCAA championships her first year and placed 12th in the Discus event.

Castro named Academic AA

Roberto Castro was named as an Academic All-American. He graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree this past spring. He was also named as a second-team All-American. Swimmer Ofer Finkler was also named as a second team Academic All-American.

Wheeler named to award watch list

Phillip Wheeler was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list, an award given to the top defensive player in the nation. The Football Writers Association of America hands out the award each year. He was also named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik award, also awarded to the best defensive players.

Tashard Choice was also named to the Maxwell Award watch list, awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the U.S.

Morales invited to Nationals team

Softball player Aileen Morales was invited to play on the Puerto Rican National Softball Team. She earned All-American honors this season. She was also named to the All-ACC and All-Southeast region teams.