RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Southeastern men's basketball was awarded the 2024-25 Great American Conference Sportsmanship Award, marking the fifth time the Savage Storm have received this honor. Winners of this award are determined based on a point system after a vote from the league's head coaches.
"These awards emphasize the NCAA Division II focus on sportsmanship and game environment," GAC Commissioner Will Prewitt said. "We could not be prouder of what these programs have put forth on the field and in ways that aren't necessarily reflected in the outcome."
In 2012, The GAC's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee initiated a sportsmanship award to be presented for all team sports. The winning school will receive a banner similar to the one presented to GAC tournament championship winners. The goal of the program is for member institutions to promote good sportsmanship among its teams, fans, and all involved with the events.
GAC Sportsmanship Award Winners:
Football - Ouachita Baptist
Volleyball - SWOSU
Women's Soccer - Harding
Men's Soccer - Harding
Men's Cross Country - East Central
Women's Cross Country - Arkansas Tech
Men's Basketball - Southeastern Oklahoma State
Women's Basketball - Northwestern Oklahoma State
Baseball - Southern Nazarene
Softball - Ouachita Baptist
Women's Golf - Arkansas Tech
Men's Golf - Arkansas Tech
Men's Track & Field Northwestern Oklahoma State
Women's Track & Field - Ouachita Baptist
Women's Tennis - Henderson State
