Rock Hill, S.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs had 110 student-athletes named to the 2014 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, which was released Monday morning. To be eligible for inclusion on the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll, student-athletes must have competed in a sponsored championship sport and maintained a cumulate GPA of 3.30 or higher throughout the academic year.

A record 1,172 student-athletes, spanning each of the SAC's 12 member schools and 18 championship sports, have qualified for the 2013-14 SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll. The number of honorees represents an increase of 366 from last year's list.

"SAC student-athletes are among the most well-rounded individuals on their respective campuses," SAC Commissioner Patrick Britz says. "I am extremely proud of the efforts made by our student-athletes and support staff in making 2013-14 a record-breaking year in the classroom."

Wingate's total of 110 student-athletes ranks third in the 12-team conference. Lenoir-Rhyne leads the way with 137 honorees, while Queens has 133.

The 2013-14 academic year was another successful one at Wingate, as the Bulldogs piled up 14 conference titles and three regional championships. Wingate had three SAC Scholar Athletes in 2013-14, giving the Bulldogs 63 all-time Scholar Athletes, which leads the conference. There have also been six Bulldogs that have earned Academic All-America® honors this year, including three first team selections. Wingate's 72 lifetime Academic All-America® picks are tops among all South Atlantic Conference schools.

The Bulldogs won the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award for the eighth consecutive year, winning by a record-shattering 44 points. Wingate also notched its best-ever finish in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup, finishing a conference-best 24th with a school-record 469 points.  

2013-14 SAC Honor Roll (Wingate honorees only)
John DeLuca - Baseball
Richard Wolf- Baseball
Ross Groome - Baseball
TJ Rinoski - Baseball
Austin Anthony - Football
Brandon Ellington - Football - Academic All-America® (second team)
Brandon Hurt - Football
Brian Stryffeler - Football
Eric Mapoles - Football
Ian Bergmann - Football
Jon Jimenez - Football
Nick Napolitano - Football
Robbie Nallenweg - Football - SAC Scholar Athlete
Sterling Brooks - Football
Timmy Rogers - Football
Trevor McKenzie - Football
Tucker Warren - Football
Will Poteat - Football
Zack Singleton - Football
Keith Griffin - M. Basketball
Brennan Wyatt - M. Golf
Garrett Dahms - M. Golf
Philip Fransson - M. Golf
Phillip Konnikov - M. Golf
Anthony Crisera - M. Lacrosse
Drew Thompson - M. Lacrosse
Matt Lilley - M. Lacrosse
Robert Godwin - M. Lacrosse
Cameron Burrows - M. Soccer - Academic All-America® (third team)
Connor Kudrick - M. Soccer
Daniel DeGraff - M. Soccer
Filippo Pezzoli - M. Soccer
Gilles Che - M. Soccer
Shayne Cardwell - M. Soccer
Stephen Banick - M. Soccer
Victor Tozelli - M. Soccer
Connor Kudrick - M. Tennis
Filippo Pezzoli - M. Tennis
Alex Craig - M. Track & Field
Austin Greeson - M. Track & Field
Binyam Ateka Belachew - M. Track & Field
Christopher Gibson - M. Track & Field
Danny Blue - M. Track & Field
Jacob Troutman - M. Track & Field
James Lawson - M. Track & Field - SAC Scholar Athlete
Kyle Osburn - M. Track & Field
Neopolian Patel - M. Track & Field
RJ Richards - M. Track & Field
Steve Hammond - M. Track & Field
Tyler Lee - M. Track & Field
Katie McLaurin - Softball
Kayla Saliga - Softball - Academic All-America® (first team)
Miranda Paul - Softball
Taylor Bates - Softball
Abby Saehler - Volleyball
Allison Rickher - Volleyball
Iris Brewer - Volleyball
Lexi Potter - Volleyball
Rachael Cecka - Volleyball
Rianne Lang - Volleyball
Shelly Stumpff - Volleyball
Stephanie Tassone - Volleyball
Tyler Smith - Volleyball
Brittany Hill - W. Basketball
Brooklyn Boston - W. Basketball
Janna Johnson - W. Basketball
Jasmine DeBerry - W. Basketball
Kayla Harris - W. Basketball
Kelli Bonner - W. Basketball
Morgan McGee - W. Basketball
Shelby Tricoli - W. Basketball
Tameka Lewis - W. Basketball
Allison Armstrong - W. Golf
Bethany Miller - W. Golf
Caitlin Starrs - W. Golf
Johanna Neumann - W. Golf
Kathryn Rand - W. Golf
Megan Taylor - W. Golf
Mikaela Hadaway - W. Golf
Allie Holland - W. Lacrosse
Gillian McLean - W. Lacrosse - SAC Scholar Athlete
Hayley Bratys - W. Lacrosse
Katelyn Hartman - W. Lacrosse
Kendall Sienon - W. Lacrosse
Laura Swanson - W. Lacrosse
Natalie Quinchia - W. Lacrosse
TayLynn Hunt - W. Lacrosse
AJ Lightbody - W. Soccer
Ashlyn Hardie - W. Soccer
Brandi Baldwin - W. Soccer
Chelsey Horan - W. Soccer
Holly Holsclaw - W. Soccer
Kaitlyn Brunworth - W. Soccer
Kalyn Meosky - W. Soccer
Macy Franklin - W. Soccer
Sarah Linhart - W. Soccer
Taryn Grivois - W. Soccer
Ali Evers - W. Tennis
Caroline Holland - W. Tennis
Sarah Martin - W. Tennis
Alyssa Johnson - W. Track & Field
Anna Clapsaddle - W. Track & Field
Ashley Hinderer - W. Track & Field
Brianna Stevens - W. Track & Field
Carly Candell - W. Track & Field
Christina Matheny - W. Track & Field
Katie Brown - W. Track & Field
Keeley Wood - W. Track & Field
Mckenzi Mocilnikar - W. Track & Field
Morgan Neher - W. Track & Field
Samantha Boyd - W. Track & Field
Samantha Haering - W. Track & Field

WINGATE UNIVERSITY
 
Wingate University, ranked as the 8th "best value" in the South by U.S. News & World Report, serves more than 3,000 students on three campuses in Wingate, Charlotte and Hendersonville, N.C. Founded in 1896, the University offers 35 undergraduate majors, 37 minors and career concentrations, numerous pre-professional programs, graduate degrees in business, accounting, education, physician assistant studies and sport administration, and doctorates in pharmacy, physical therapy and education.
 
With a 14 to 1 student/teacher ratio, Wingate students gain the tools and support needed to excel in academics and apply that learning toward an extraordinary career and life. To view current news, video and story ideas, visit www.youtube.com/wingateuniversity. 
 
In addition to a robust intramural athletics program, Wingate student athletes compete in 22 NCAA Division II sports. The University has won the South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award for the past eight years. For more information, go to www.wingate.edu.
 
Wingate is first among NCAA Division II Academic All-America®-producing private colleges in the 2000's with 63 selections. Among North Carolina's colleges and universities, Wingate's 63 Academic All-America® honorees are number one during this millennium. Wingate's 72 lifetime Academic All-America® picks are tops among all SAC schools. For more information on WU athletics, go to www.wingatebulldogs.com.