Bradley University Athletics

Michael Ward Named MVC Scholar-Athlete Of The Week

Missouri Valley Conference

Men's Cross Country 9/20/2016 11:04:00 AM

PEORIA, Ill. -- Junior runner Michael Ward (Cardiff, South Wales/Llanishen) has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week, presented by Eagle Bank and Trust Company of Missouri, according to an announcement by the league office Tuesday.

Ward made his 2016 cross country debut by winning the individual title at the 30th Bradley Intercollegiate. He crossed the line at 24:30.3 to claim the top spot in the men's 8K by 17 seconds as Ward posted the top time by a Brave at the Bradley Intercollegiate in school history by over 30 seconds. The 2015 MVC Cross Country Elite 18 Award winner, was 17 seconds off the course record pace set in 2006 and was 34 seconds better than his previous best time at Detweiller Park. A biochemistry major, Ward owns a 3.76 cumulative grade point average.

To qualify for Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20, completed at least one academic year at a Valley institution and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing. Redshirt freshmen and first-year junior college transfers are not eligible. In addition to the academic qualifications, student-athletes will be evaluated on their athletic performance for a one-week period.

Ward and the Bradley men's cross country team return to action Friday, Sept. 30 at the Notre Dame Invitational.

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Players Mentioned

Michael Ward: Junior

Players Mentioned

Michael Ward
: Junior