Oklahoma City, Okla. -- Senior defender Chris Skillern (Mustang, Okla.) and junior defender John Gonsalves (Tulsa, Okla.) have earned a spot on the NAIA Scholar Athlete squad, the organization announced today.
Gonsalves maintained a 3.70 grade-point-average in business administration, while Skillern achieved a 3.59 GPA, also in business administration.
Both Gonsalves and Skillern were key components of the Evangels' defensive effort that recorded six shutouts this past season.
Gonsalves and Skillern helped MACU advance to the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Regional semifinals with a 6-0 win over Southwestern Assemblies of God in the regional quarterfinal match.
To qualify for this award, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have reached at least a junior academic status at the nominating institution.
