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Bobcat All-Americans

Ohio has produced six AVCA All-Americans in the last eight seasons, including three in the last four years.

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Ohio’s berth in the 2009 Ann Arbor sub-regional at Michigan was its seventh-straight NCAA Championship appearance, the second-longest streak in MAC history.

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An at-large bid into the 2007 tournament, the Bobcats were awarded fi rst and second-round hosting honors for the fi rst time in program history.

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The 2005 Ohio squad defeated Alabama and Ohio State in Columbus to advance to the Palo Alto Regional, the program’s fi rst Sweet 16 appearance.

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The Bobcats’ streak of eight-straight NCAA Championship appearances has been fueled by seven MAC Tournament championships. Ohio has reached the fi nal match of the conference tournament each year since 2003.

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Twenty-four Ohio players have combined to earn 46 All-MAC accolades since 1984, including four-time honorees Stephanie Blackburn (pictured) Melissa Griffi n, and Ellen Herman. The Bobcats have seen at least three players earn all-conference honors each year since 2003.

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Laura Hageman won back-to-back MAC Player of the Year awards in 2002 and 2003 to kick off a run that has seen the Bobcats claim the honor in seven of the last nine seasons.

An Ohio player has won MAC Tournament MVP honors seven times in the last eight years. The Bobcats’ 16 MAC All-Tournament Team selections since 2002 are the most in the conference.

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The Convocation CenterThe Convocation Center

The largest arena in the Mid-American Conference, the 13,080-seat Convocation Center is the home of the Ohio University volleyball program. The facility exhibits a fi rst-class appearance with the very latest in modern equipment and comfort.

The Bobcats’ locker room was renovated in the spring of 2009 with innovative graphic elements designed to both honor the program’s history and enhance the team’s training and pre-match atmosphere.

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Ohio Match DayOhio Match DayOhio fans have followed Bobcat volleyball so strongly that Ohio has ranked in the nation’s top-30 in average attendance in each of the last fi ve years.

In the last seven seasons, 100,000 fans have moved through the turnstiles at the Convocation Center to watch the Bobcats.

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The $1.1 million, 10,000-square foot Carin Center features Eleiko weights and a Mondo fl ooring system, the best and safest equipment in use today.

With room for more than 100 student-athletes to train at once, the facility’s state-of-the-art sound system provides an optimal performance atmosphere.

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Sports MedicineSports Medicine

The primary objectives of the Ohio University sports medicine team are the prevention of athletic injury and safe return for the competitive student-athlete. The comprehensive staff of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing a healthy environment for athletic competition.

When a student athlete is injured, the sports medicine team works to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment, appropriate specialty referrals and communicate with the coach, strength and conditioning staff and student-athlete to secure a complete and prompt recovery to the arena of competition.

Kelly Hockenberger is the athletic trainer for the Ohio volleyball team. A 2001 graduate of Ohio University, she has been a certifi ed athletic trainer for eight years and has worked with volleyball programs for the last eight seasons.

Ohio Sports Medicine Highlights

The training room is currently undergoing a massive overhaul for the fall of 2011. The state-of-the-art facility will feature new equipment, such as CryoTherm hot and cold water tubs. Treament space will also double in size thanks to a 25 percent expansion to the facility.

Ohio Sports Medicine works with professional organizations such as the NCAA Medical Safeguards Committee and the American College of Sports Medicine

Current focal points include:

- Neuropsychological testing for treatment of concussions

- Evaluating injury patterns and statistics

- Recognition of eating disorders

- Counseling for nutritional supplements

The third-oldest curriculum program in the nation, boasting more than 350 alumni

Alumni of the Ohio athletic training program have worked in:

- National Football League

- Major League Baseball

- United States Olympic Committee

- Nearly every major collegiate athletic conference in the country

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Home of the Academic Services offi ce, the Phillips Center features two state-of-the-art computer labs, a 42-seat classroom, 10 private tutoring rooms and a 40-seat, sound-controlled auditorium to provide an optimal learning atmosphere for Ohio student-athletes.

Ohio Volleyball has been an annual recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-

point average on a 4.0 scale. Ohio was one of 92 Division I teams to receive the award for 2010-11

Ohio Volleyball also earned the NCAA’s Public Recognition Award for having a rate that ranks in the top 10 percent of all volleyball programs nationally. Ohio Volleyball is one of 13 teams in Division I that has received the award every year, and the only NCAA Division I program to earn the NCAA’s Public Recognition Award and qualify for the NCAA Tournament every season for the past six years. Ohio Volleyball also received the President’s Award, a yearly honor that is given to the team selected by the Academic Subcommittee of the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. The team was selected for its outstanding team GPA, overall performance in the classroom, outstanding play on the court, and commitment to volunteered service in the Athens Community.

Ohio Volleyball had three student-athletes, Sue Jacobi, Michelle Jantsch and Katie Post, named to the 2010 MAC All-Academic Team, tied for most players on the squad. Ohio has had at least three players recognized on the MAC All-Academic Team for the past four seasons and had a record fi ve named back in 2008.

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Community ServiceCommunity Service

The Bobcats participated in Bowl for Kids’ Sake to raise money for the local chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

With the accolades and benefi ts received by student-athletes come responsibilities. Student-athletes owe a service to the community that supports them as they grow physically, mentally and emotionally.

The Ohio volleyball program recognizes and meets the need to be involved in such projects, and has made giving back to the community one of its core values.

A few examples of programs in which the Ohio volleyball program has participated:- Big Brothers/Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake- Rufus Reads- Toys for Tots- The Little Bobcat Club- Hosting youth volleyball clinics at the Athens Community Center- Local elementary school and hospital visits- Sponsoring a local youth baseball team

Ohio’s annual Dig Pink Night helped Ohio raise over $3,000 for the Side Out Foundation in its fi ght against breast cancer last year. In three years under Head Coach Ryan Theis, the Bobcats have raised almost $9,000 for this great cause.

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Director of Athletics Jim SchausDirector of Athletics Jim Schaus

Schaus at a GlanceEDUCATION:B.S. Journalism and Public Relations, Purdue, 1983

M.S. Athletic Administration, West Virginia, 1987

EXPERIENCE:Nearly 25 years of service in athletic administration

Director of Athletics, Wichita State, 1999-08

Publicity assistant, LPGA Tour

Stints with the NFL’s New England Patriots and Washington Redskins

HONORS:2007 Division I Central Region AstroTurf AD of the Year

Member of the initial NCAA Division I Committee on Academic Performance

FAMILY:Wife: PriscillaChildren: Kevin (21), Diane (19), Laura (17)

Appointed by President Dr. Roderick McDavis on April 7, 2008, Jim Schaus is entering his third year as Director of Athletics at Ohio University.

Schaus has been a catalyst for the growth of Ohio Athletics since the beginning of his tenure in Athens, establishing a series of strategic initiatives known as the Bobcat Renaissance in the fall of 2008. Among several efforts to foster excellence in Ohio Athletics, the Bobcat Renaissance includes the Bobcat Representative Program, an in-state and regional volunteer program to increase communication with key publics, as well as the department’s fi ve-year strategic plan.

In his fi rst year at Ohio, Schaus also established the Bobcat Caravan series in order to meet with Bobcat fans at various locations around the area.

Schaus arrived in Athens after a nine-year term as Director of Athletics at Wichita State, where he built WSU into one of the most competitive programs in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Shockers won four-consecutive MVC all-sports trophies and 20 Valley team titles in the last four years of Schaus’ tenure, including a program-record seven in 2005-06.

In addition to his dedication to competitive excellence at Wichita State, Schaus also devoted his energy to improving the Shockers’ facilities. His efforts came to fruition in 2003 with the completion of Charles Koch Arena and the Henry Levitt Athletic Complex, a project that cost approximately $25 million. During his fi rst year in Wichita, Schaus also spearheaded the completion of the $7.8-million Eck Stadium-Home of Tyler Field Project.

As a result of Schaus’ efforts to upgrade WSU’s facilities, all Wichita State sports that sold tickets were ranked nationally in attendance during his last two years at the helm of the program.

For leadership and vision at Wichita State, he was named the Division I Central Region AstroTurf AD of the Year at the 2007 NACDA convention.

Schaus arrived at WSU with an impressive background in athletics administration, featuring collegiate stints at Oregon, Cincinnati, Texas-El Paso and Northern Illinois. Renowned for his excellent communication skills, attention to detail and team-building ability, Schaus has spent a quarter of century in athletics administration with a substantial emphasis in external relations and internal management.

In addition to his experience at the institutional level, Schaus was a member of the initial NCAA Division I committee on Academic Performance. The 11-member committee, comprised of conference commissioners, directors of athletics, associate directors of athletics and NCAA staff, is charged with administering the NCAA systems for academic reform.

In 1982, Schaus worked as an intern for the NFL’s New England Patriots, and after graduation he served as a publicity assistant for the LPGA Tour before heading to the nation’s capital as a director of marketing for the Washington Redskins.

Schaus earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from Purdue University in 1983, and was awarded a master’s in athletics administration from West Virginia in 1987.

He and his wife, Priscilla, have three children: Kevin (22), Diane (20) and Laura (18).

The Schaus family: Jim and Priscilla with children Diane, Kevin and Laura.

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President Roderick J. McDavisPresident Roderick J. McDavis

McDavis at a GlanceEDUCATION:B.S. Secondary Education, Ohio, 1970

M.S. Student Personnel Administration, Dayton, 1971

Ph.D. Counselor Education, Toledo, 1974

EXPERIENCE:Professor of Education, Associate Dean of Graduate School and Minority Programs, University of Florida, 1974-89

Professor of Counselor Education, Dean of College of Education, Director of Arkansas Academy for Leadership Training and School-Based Management, University of Arkansas, 1989-94

Professor of Education, Dean of College of Education, University of Florida, 1994-99

Professor of Education, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1999-04

President, Ohio University, 2004-Present

Roderick J. McDavis, who became Ohio University's 20th president on July 1, 2004, provides strong, bold leadership for his alma mater. He received a bachelor's degree in social sciences in secondary education from Ohio University in 1970, making him only the second university alumnus to lead the university as president.

“I am very honored and deeply humbled to serve as president of Ohio University,” McDavis said. “It's a very unique and special opportunity to be able to return to my alma mater as president. My wife, Deborah, and I look forward to continuing to work with others to help lift Ohio University to the next level of excellence.”

His presidency has been marked by action and a vision to ensure that the university reaches its full potential and continues to provide its students with the best possible learning environment.

McDavis has identified four priorities for the university: to become a nationally prominent research university, to increase the diversity of the university community, to expand the university's base of financial support and to increase partnerships regionally, statewide, nationally and globally.

To achieve these priorities, McDavis charged the Presidential Task Force on the Future of Ohio University with crafting Vision Ohio, a strategic plan that sets forth a vision, guiding principles, goals and measurements to help guide the university's decisions over the next five years.

In the first months of his presidency, McDavis launched the Urban Scholarship Program to enhance opportunities for urban high school students to enroll and succeed at Ohio University. The first class of 13 Urban Scholars began their college careers in the fall of 2005.

“It is my goal to lift Ohio University to its highest heights,” McDavis said. “I pledge to work every day to make the university a better place. I speak for all alumni when I say that Ohio University is a singular place. It's a great institution and it's only going to become greater in the days ahead.”

A native of Dayton, McDavis has a progressive and broad career in higher education.

He was previously provost and vice president for academic affairs and professor of education at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., from 1999 to 2004.

McDavis was dean of the College of Education and professor of education at the University of Florida from 1994 to 1999. He was dean of the College of Education and professor of counselor education at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, from 1989 to 1994. He served as the director of the Arkansas Academy for Leadership Training and School-Based Management from 1992 to 1994. McDavis was a professor of education in the Department of Counselor Education at the University of Florida from 1974 to 1989 and an associate dean of the graduate school and minority programs at the University of Florida from 1984 to 1989.

McDavis has served as chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). His primary interests and publications include restructuring teacher education programs, improving public schools and districts, counseling ethnic minorities, recruiting and retaining minority students and faculty and evaluating student personnel programs. He has authored or coauthored chapters in books, monographs and articles in professional journals and other publications.

He has served as a consultant and keynote speaker for universities, community colleges, public school systems, human service agencies, professional associations, community organizations and churches. In 1995, McDavis was named Person of the Year in Education by The Gainesville Sun. He was named the 1996 Outstanding Alumnus of the College of Education at Ohio University. He also received the Post-Secondary Outstanding Educator Award from the North Central Florida Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa in 1996. McDavis received the 1997 Black Achiever's Award in Education from the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators.

McDavis received a master's degree in student personnel administration from the University of Dayton in 1971 and a doctorate in counselor education and higher education administration from the University of Toledo in 1974.

McDavis is the second alumnus to lead Ohio University and the first since William Henry Scott held the office from 1872 to 1883.

McDavis and his wife, Deborah, have two grown sons.

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Ohio UniversityOhio University

Why Ohio?Ohio University follows a simple formula for success: tradition + innovation x committment = excellence. It is rooted in a history so rich with accomplishments that Ohio has become the university that others want to emulate. Those traditions are built upon with smart innovations that make the college experience exceptional.

There are abundant majors and activities, and no other university can match the creative mix of educational extras found at Ohio. Those reasons, among many others, are major factors in the fact that the University routinely appears on collegiate “best” lists - from best dollar values in education to best journalism schools to best universities for research.

Athens is a true college town and the University is a classic residential campus. Add those attributes the low student-to-faculty ratio, and it sums up all the advantages of a large research university with the friendliness and community feel of a smaller school.

The Value of an Ohio University Degree“Today” show host Matt Lauer, baseball Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Clarence Page, actress Piper Perabo - these are just a few of the Ohio alumni who are recognized and admired throughout the world.

Graduates of Ohio University are making an impact in every area of life, from medicine to government, from business to the arts. More than 100 companies listed on the Fortune 500 actively recruit Ohio University students. The Offi ce of Career Services prepares students to take advantage of these prespects, offering job-search counseling, seminars on interviewing skills, career fairs and online job-search programs.

Living on CampusOhio University residence halls are equipped with all the comforts of home - from microwaves to wireless Internet access to cable television. These amenities are blended with creative programs that enhance the academic, social, cultural, recreational and service aspects of residents’ lives.

Ohio’s residence halls are known for being some of the friendliest places on any campus, no matter who a student is, where they come from or what they love to do. When needed, upper-class students, including peer mentors and counselors in residence, provide personalized support.

RESIDENCE HALL FACTSResidence Halls: 43, including Adams Hall, which opened in 2007Students on Campus: More than 7,800Learning Communities: More than 60On-Campus Requirement: Two academic years or at least 90 quarter hoursRoom Styles: Singles, doubles, triples and quads

By the NumbersOhio University boasts 17,124 undergraduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries from around the globe. A student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 and more than 7,800 students living in 42 residence halls on campus means that Ohio University students receive a personal education experience with the benefi ts of a diverse and vibrant campus community. With 29 Greek chapters and more than 390 registered student organizations, there are also numerous opportunities for Ohio University students to get involved in the world outside of campus.

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Ohio UniversityOhio UniversityAcademic ChoicesCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESThe College of Arts and Sciences is the University’s largest college, with programs ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge - from English to forensic chemistry, creative writing to meteorology. Many departments within the college provide internship and undergraduate research opportunities.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSThe College of Business is unqiue among nationally-accredited business colleges because students learn about business by working in small groups to solve the kinds of problems that face real businesses worldwide. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, students work individually and in teams to examine authentic issues that permeate the business industry on a daily basis. The College offers to 10 difference business majors, and features a selective admissions process.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONThe College of Education has produced educational leaders for more than a century. With three departments, more than 70 full-time faculty members and special programs in a variety of areas, the College prepares students for careers as teachers, counselors and adminstrators.

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTSThe College of Fine Arts offers programs in schools of art, dance, music and theater. Its recital and concert halls, theaters and galleries provide venues for students, faculty and visiting artists to participate in performances, recitals and exhibits.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESThe College of Health and Human Services is housed in Grover Hall, which recently underwent a $24 million renovation to expand its facilities and services. The College has six schools, including health sciences, hearing, speech and language sciences, human and consumer sciences, nursing, physical therapy and recreation and sport sciences.

COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINEThe College of Osteopathic Medicine is in its fourth decade of training outstanding osteopathic physicians. The College’s two innovative curricula are structured to provide a seamless medical education experience through all phases of training and offer early clinical experiences in the fi rst two years in area doctor’s offi ces and hospitals, and through our Community Service Program’s free clinic.

HONORS TUTORIAL COLLEGEThe Honors Tutorial College is the most selective of Ohio’s nine undergraduate colleges. It is the oldest, largest and most academically diverse degree-granting tutorial college in the country. The College gives highly-motivated, talented students the opportunity to receive a substantial part of their education through one-on-one classes and small seminars. HTC enrolls only about 60 new students each year, with 220 students enrolled in 26 programs of study.

RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYThe Russ College of Engineering and Technology is home to some of the nation’s most advanced instructional equipment and innovative professors. It offers undergraduate degrees in aviation, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, indistrial and manufacturing systems engineering, industrial technology and mechanical engineering.

SCRIPPS COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONThe Scripps College of Communication is widely regarded as one of the best in the nation. Its graduates, faculty and students have been involved in work resulting in more than 20 Pulitzer Prizes. The College offers degrees in communication studies, communication systems management, journalism, telecommunications and visual communication.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGEUniversity College is the point of entry for many fi rst-year and transfer students. The College helps undecided students explore different areas of study with the help of a faculty and staff advisor. The College also awards a degree in specialized studies, in which a student and his or her advisor create a custome degree program.

Athens County, OhioThe city of Athens, located 75 miles southeast of Columbus, is a classic college town with brick-paved roadways, street vendors, restored storefronts and quaint specialty shops. “Uptown” Athens is literally just across the street from campus, and there is a more than comforable relationship between “town and gown.” Twelve state parks and thousands of acres of state and national forest surround Athens County and provide extensive recreation opportunities.

CINEMASAthens Cinemas, Athena Grand, Cinemas 10

ARTDairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, Foothills School of American Crafts, Kennedy Museum of American Art, Ohio University Art Gallery, Ohio University Trisolini Gallery, Ohio University Dungeon Gallery, Starbrick Clay

MUSIC/DRAMAAthenian Players Theatre, Ohio University Performing Arts Series, Ohio University School of Dance, Ohio University School of Music, Ohio University School of Theater, Ohio Valley Summer Theater

GOLF COURSESAthens Country Club, Elm Golf Course, Forest Hills, Ohio University Golf Course

EATING ESTABLISHMENTSNearly 100 restaurants in the Athens County area

OUTDOOR RECREATIONBurr Oak State Park, Desonier Nature Preserve, Fox Life Wildlife Area, Gifford State Forest, Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Lake Snowden, Strouds Run State Park, Waterloo Wildlife Area, Wayne National Forest

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BASEBALLEthan Newton was named Second Team All-MAC at the end of the season and claimed the fi nal MAC East Player of the Week award of the season. He led the Bobcats in average, runs, hits, total bases and stolen bases. The Bobcats won their last three MAC series of the season.

MEN’S BASKETBALLThe Bobcats advanced to their third postseason appearance in four years and became only the third team in the nation to play in all four postseason tournaments (NCAA, NIT, CBI, CIT). The 65-64 victory over Marshall in the fi rst round of the CIT was the 11th win in postseason history for the Bobcats, most of any team from the Mid-American Confer-ence. This also marks the fi rst time in Ohio history that the Bobcats have earned wins in consecutive postsea-sons, and have now earned a win in three of the last four postseasons. Ohio’s 41 wins over the past two seasons are its most since the 94-95 campaigns, and the Bobcats are one of three MAC teams to have one or fewer losing seasons since 2004. The Green & White also achieved their fi rst winning record in true road games since 2002.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLKamille Buckner wrapped up her career as the school’s all-time leader in blocks (199) and holds three of the top four spots in the single-season record books. Her 199 blocks also ranks second in MAC history.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRYRidge Robinson was also named the department’s Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He was the Bobcats’ top fi nisher at the MAC Championships and NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet. He fi nished second overall the MAC Championships and 42nd at the Great Lakes Regional meet to end the season. He earned Mid-American Conference Runner of the Week on Oct. 6 and Oct. 21, the latter after leading the Bobcats to a 30th-place fi nish, the highest of any conference school, while his 48th overall fi nish was the highest of any league runner. He took third at the All-Ohio Invitational, which was also tops in the MAC that weekend. He won the Ohio Invitational early in the season and fi nished sixth at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational. As a junior, Robinson placed in the top-three for Ohio in every meet and was the team’s top fi nisher at the Green & White Invite and Notre Dame Invitational.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRYAnnie Beecham fi nished fourth overall as the Bobcats placed fourth at the 2010 MAC Championship meet. Kari Summers and Abigail Swift also placed in the top-20 at the event. Beecham and Summers went on to lead Ohio at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional and fi nished 13th and 53rd, respectively.

FIELD HOCKEYOhio’s Taylor Brown was named to the 2010 Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I All-West Region Second Team. At the end of the Bobcats’ season, she was tied for 30th in the nation with 15 goals.

FOOTBALLThe Bobcats went 8-5 in 2010, making the program’s fi fth bowl appearance and third in the past fi ve seasons. The program also had seven student-athletes named All-MAC by the conference and 10 earned that honor from Phil Steele. Boo Jack-son fi nished his career as Ohio’s career leader in completion percentage (.604), pass effi ciency (136.3), total offense per play (6.18), passing yards per attempt (7.7) and touchdown passes (38). He also fi nished the season responsible for 26 touchdowns this season and 48 in his career, which is fourth all-time, and with 18 passing touchdowns this season (third all-time on the single-season list).

MEN’S GOLFChuck Nettles was named the Earl Yestingsmeier Sportsman of the Year by the Mid-American Conference at the 2011 MAC Championships.

WOMEN’S GOLFMegan Weaver fi nished in the top 10 at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Championships from Longaberger Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio.

WOMEN’S SOCCERThe 2010 team tied the school record for fewest goals against (21) and shutouts (six) in a season as it qualifi ed for the MAC Tournament for the ninth time under head coach Stacy Strauss. Additionally, Sarah Brown and Mattie Liston were named First Team All-MAC and to the MAC All-Freshman Team, respectively.

SOFTBALLThe program won the MAC East and made its second Tournament title round ap-pearance in four years. Two-way standout Emily Wethington ended her career as the all-time leader in strikeouts (558), wins (54), home runs (27) and slugging percentage (.546).

SWIMMING/DIVINGThe program won its 11th MAC title, and second in four years, and was powered by Ohio Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year Rachel Heim. Heim was named a First Team Mid-Major All-American by collegeswimming.com. Senior Diver Lindsay Hamilton was named Mid-American Diver of the Year and Head Coach Greg Werner recieved the Coach of the Year honor. Lauren Funk, Lindsay Hamilton, Heim and Rachel Stearns were named First Team All-MAC for their stellar cham-pionship performances while Amanda Cecere, Petra Chomicz, Stacey Huber and Laurin Williams landed on the 2nd Team All Mid-American Conference.

TRACK AND FIELDAnnie Beecham qualifi ed for the NCAA Championships in the 10k after placing third at the NCAA Regionals in Bloomington, Indiana. Beecham also won the 5000 meter event at the MAC championships. Her time at NCAA Regionals broke the MACs all-time record in the 10k. She also owns Ohio school records in both the 10k and 5k. In 10 events during the spring season, she fi nished no lower than third in eight of them, winning four on four separate occasions. Kari Summers set the school record in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the NCAA Track and Field East Regionals after placing third at the Mid-American Conference Championships with a time of 10:34.90. The Ohio distance medley relay team broke the school record and took fi rst place at the MAC Indoor Championships. The team of Juli Accurso, Kiley Mathews, Weiss and Melissa Thompson fi nished the event with a time of 11:43.41, nine seconds faster than the school record set in 1998 by the quartet of Melissa Converse, Najah McFarland, Sabrina Miller and Julie Kline.

2010-11 SPORT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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Th e Ohio football and men’s basketball pro-grams advanced to the postseason during the last academic year. Th e football team went to the New Orleans Bowl, while the men’s basketball program played in the CIT.

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BASEBALLPitcher/designated hitter Seth Streich was named to the Academic All-MAC squad.

MEN’S BASKETBALLFive student-athletes earned over a 3.0 grade-point average, and the team earned its highest cumulative GPA in three years during the 2011 Spring Quarter.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLThree sophomores earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mentions including Tina Fisher, Alesia Howard and Symone Lyles.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRYThe team earned All-America Team status by the United States Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association. Bobcat student-athletes combined for a 3.20 grade point average at the conclusion of the 2010 fall term, ranking them third in the MAC.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRYThe women also achieved All-America Team status, combining for a 3.52 grade point aver-age at the conclusion of the 2010 fall term, ranking them third in the MAC.

FOOTBALLJordan Thompson, a two-year starter at tight end, was named Academic All-MAC.

FIELD HOCKEYOhio Field Hockey received a 2010 National Academic Team Award and placed six student-athletes on the 2010 NFHCA Division One National Academic Squad. Juniors Brooke Edwards, Jenna Green and Jen McGill were joined by sophomore Laura Mastro and freshmen Katherine Fenzel and Jessica Vaeth. The program had two student-athletes, Courtney Seiders and Cathryn Altdoerffer, named to the Mid-American Conference’s 2010 Academic All-MAC.

MEN’S GOLFBradley Lucas and Paul Grauer earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mentions.

WOMEN’S GOLFThe Mid-American Conference announced its 2010-11 Women’s Golf Academic All-MAC team and Ohio’s Megan Weaver was selected, while Meryl Weaver and Erin Cahill were named honorable mention. Megan Weaver became the fi rst Bobcat women’s golfer to be named to the Academic All-MAC team since Kristen Mautz in 2007.

WOMEN’S SOCCERSarah Brown was named NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Second Team. Sixteen student-athletes received MAC Academic Awards, including Jackie Hanson’s MAC President’s Award.

SOFTBALLThree student-athletes were named to the Academic All-MAC Team – Melissa Bon-ner, Jillian Van Wagnen and Emily Wethington. Ohio had the most student-athletes recognized in the conference. Melissa Bonner was named Second Team Academic All-American and First Team Academic All-District.

SWIMMING/DIVINGHeim was named a second-team Academic All-American and became the 32nd Academic All-American in Ohio history and seventh to collect the award twice. As a team, Ohio was named to the Fall 2010 Scholar All-America Team by CSCAA. Five student-athletes were also named Academic All-MAC – Anastasia Bocharnikova, Heim, Stacey Huber, Stella Johnson, Amanda Traylor. In addition, six achieved CSCAA Academic All-American status - Petra Chomicz, Abby Corcoran, Annika Games, Heim, Huber and Traylor.

TRACK AND FIELDOhio tied for the league lead with three selections on the 2011 Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-MAC team, Annie Beecham, Brittany Tyree and Kari Summers. The ‘Cats also had three student-athletes receive honorable mention; Courtney Weiss, Lauren McCullough and Kiley Mathews. Beecham was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV women’s track & fi eld/cross country team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Ohio Track and Field earned two spots on the Academic All-Conference team for the 2011 indoor track and fi eld season, the Mid-American Conference. Tyree and Beecham helped put multiple Ohio student-athletes on the team for the fourth-straight season. Tyree was one of 10 female fi nalists for the 2011 Arthur Ashe Jr. Overall Sports Scholar Award. The junior from University Heights, Ohio was among 10 female and 10 male fi nalists profi led in an issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

VOLLEYBALLOhio received the NCAA’s Public Recognition Award for having a rate that ranks in the top 10 percent of all volleyball programs nationally. Ohio was one of 13 teams in Division I that has received the award every year and was the only NCAA Division I program to earn the honor and qualify for the NCAA Tournament every season for the past six years. Ohio was honored with the President’s Award, a yearly honor that is given to the team selected by the Academic Subcommittee of the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. The winner is recognized for their team excellence in the areas of Academic Performance, Athletic Competition, and Com-munity Service. The team had three student-athletes, Sue Jacobi, Michelle Jantsch and Katie Post, named to the 2010 MAC All-Academic team; tied for most players on the squad.

WRESTLINGDuring the season, Ohio had 12 student-athletes with grade-point averages over 3.0, eight of which made the Dean’s List.

2010-11 SPORT PROGRAM ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

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Student-athletes and programs from the Ohio University athletics department were recognized by the above organizations for academic achievement during the 2010-11 year. (From Top Left ): Th e Arthur Ashe Jr. Overall Sports Scholar Award, Capital One Academic All-District/America as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, the College Swimming Coaches’ Association of America, the NCAA, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

VOLLEYBALLThe Bobcats won the MAC East Division and tournament championship. The program reached the NCAA Tournament’s second round for the second year in a row in its eighth-straight NCAA Tournament berth. The team was also named the Collegiate Volleyball Update (CVU) 2010 Blocking Team of the Year. The Bobcats earned the overall honor for the fi rst time, but made an appearance in the top fi ve for the second consecutive season and the third time overall. Ohio was tops in the NCAA rankings, averaging 3.19 blocks per set, with 109 solo and 631 block assists. The solo blocks were fi fth-best in the NCAA while the assists were third and the total blocks were No. 1.

WRESTLINGJeremy Johnson was named Third-Team All-Rookie by Amateur Wrestling News fol-lowing his impressive 2010-11 campaign. The Broadview Heights, Ohio native was also named Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year after fi nishing third in the 285 lb. class at the conference tournament. He was also part of the Bobcats squad that shared in the MAC regular season title along with Kent State and Cen-tral Michigan with a 4-1 conference record. He fi nished 32-13 this season (team-high for wins), which included a 5-4 win over UNC Greensboro’s Peter Sturgeon in the NCAA Tournament. Erik Schuth and Nick Purdue both qualifi ed for the NCAA Championships, and Purdue reached the second round of the tournament.

2010-11 SPORT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS