June 19, 2008
LAS VEGAS - UNLV baseball had 18 players selected to the 2008 Spring Academic All-MWC team, which set the program record, the league announced today.
Three-time selection Braden Walker headlined the team, which eclipsed the previous baseball record of 13, set just last spring. Other repeat selections on the team included Jonathan Birds, Patrick Darrow, Matt Hutchison, Kyle Kretchmer, Sam Pavlisick, Rance Roundy and Stephen Singer.
First-time selections included Justin Baca, David Bumstead, Anthony Morel, Bryan Resnick, Steve Rinaudo, J.J. Sferra, Ryan Thornton, Troy Watson, Thomas Whitsett and Jesse Wight.
To be eligible for selection to the Academic All-MWC team, student-athletes must have completed at least one academic term at the school while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or significant contributor on their team. To be eligible for selection as a MWC Scholar-Athlete, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition for their athletic team.
UNLV ACADEMIC ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE
Student-Athlete Academic Year GPA MajorJustin Baca Freshman 3.34 UndeclaredJonathan Birds* Sophomore 3.56 Criminal JusticeDavid Bumstead Junior 3.26 University StudiesPatrick Darrow Sophomore 3.46 MarketingMatt Hutchison Sophomore 3.31 UndeclaredKyle Kretchmer* Sophomore 3.95 Kinesiological SciencesAnthony Morel Junior 3.14 University StudiesSam Pavlisick Sophomore 3.11 Criminal JusticeBryan Resnick* Junior 3.79 Masters of EducationSteve Rinaudo Junior 3.47 University StudiesRance Roundy Sophomore 3.35 UndelcaredJ.J. Sferra Junior 3.26 University StudiesStephen Singer* Sophomore 3.82 FinanceRyan Thornton Junior 3.37 University StudiesBraden Walker Senior 3.11 University StudiesTroy Watson Freshman 3.10 UndeclaredThomas Whitset Freshman 3.03 UndeclaredJesse Wight Junior 3.25 University Studies
*Denotes MWC Scholar-Athlete Award winner
Rebel freshman Chad Claus also was a recepient of the MWC Scholar-Athlete Award.
The MWC Scholar-Athlete Award is the highest academic honor bestowed by the Conference. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in an NCAA-sponsored sport.
