Tilghmann and Dean receive RMAC Golf Academic Awards
Colorado Springs, CO: Mountain Lions Michael Tilghman and Grant Dean were both honored by the RMAC this week when they were both names to All-Conference Academic teams.
Tilghman, a Senior from Castle Rock, CO, received First Team Honors as he currently carries a 3.83 GPA in the prestigious UCCS College of Business.
Dean, a Junior from Queen Creek, AZ, holds an impressive 3.47 GPA in Biochemistry. Dean was named to the Academic Honor Roll.
To qualify for Academic All-RMAC, student-athletes must have a GPA of 3.30 or better, be a starter or reserve, and completed two consecutive semesters or three quarters at their current institution. Graduate students must have earned a 3.30 in their undergrad and graduate classes. RMAC Sports Information Directors at schools that sponsor the sport of men's golf selected first and second team Academic All-RMAC. The SIDs took into consideration the student-athlete's work in the classroom as well as the playing field.
Full release can be found at http://www.rmacsports.org/sports/golf/2011-12/files/12_rmac_mgolf_academic.pdf
UCCS Players/Staff Featured | ||||
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 | Michael Tilghman | So | ||
 | Michael Tilghman | Fr | ||
 | Michael Tilghman | Sr | ||
 | Michael Tilghman | Jr | ||
 | Grant Dean | Sr. | ||
 | Grant Dean | Jr | ||
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