Orange Beach, Ala. -- Mid-America Christian University senior midfielder Michelle Medina and junior midfielder Chelsea Swisher have each been named 2013 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes, the organization announced today (Dec. 6).
To qualify for this prestigious award, the student-athlete must be at least a junior in academic standing and be maintaining a minimum 3.5 grade-point-average.
Medina recorded a 3.9 GPA in Business Administration, while Swisher has maintained a 3.7 GPA in Mathematics/Business Administration.
A native of Oklahoma City, Medina helped anchor the Lady Evangels' midfield while also dishing out two assists.
Swisher (Moore, Okla.), produced a record-setting year for the Lady Evangels, breaking school single-season record marks in points (52), goals (19) and assists (14).