RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – SWOSU Volleyball has been awarded the Great American Conference Sportsmanship Award for a fourth consecutive season, announced Thursday by the league office.
Conference winners for each sport are determined based on a points system following a vote from league head coaches.
Other 2023 fall sport winners were announced Thursday by the GAC as well.
- Women's Cross Country- Ouachita
- Men's Cross Country- Ouachita
- Football- Ouachita
- Women's Soccer- Harding
- Men's Soccer- Fort Hays State
- Volleyball- SWOSU
"These awards emphasize the NCAA Division II focus on sportsmanship and game environment," GAC Commissioner Will Prewitt said. "We could not be prouder of what these programs have put forth on the field and in ways that aren't necessarily reflected in the outcome."
In 2012, The GAC's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee initiated a sportsmanship award to be presented for all team sports. The winning school will receive a banner similar to the one presented to GAC tournament championship winners. The goal of the program is for member institutions to promote good sportsmanship among its teams, fans, and all involved with the events.
