Mount Marty University Honors 28 Winter NAIA Scholar-Athletes
YANKTON, S.D. – Following a standout fall season, Mount Marty University (MMU) continues to set the bar for academic excellence in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially released the 2025-26 Daktronics NAIA Winter Scholar-Athletes, and 28 Lancers have earned the prestigious distinction.
In total, Mount Marty students received 28 individual awards across four winter programs: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Competitive Cheer.
Excellence in the Classroom
The Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete program recognizes student-athletes who maintain a high level of academic achievement while competing at the varsity level. To be eligible, a student-athlete must:
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Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Appear on the eligibility certificate for their sport.
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Have attended their current institution for at least one full year.
Winter 2025-26 MMU Honorees
Women's Basketball (16 Honorees)
The Lancer Women's Basketball team led the department with an impressive 16 selections, showcasing a roster dedicated to performance on and off the court.
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Kenley Anderson (Sophomore)
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Signe Bang (Senior)
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Marissa Bawdon (Sophomore)
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Morgan Fisher (Sophomore)
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Alexis Folkers (Senior)
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Emily Huxtable (Sophomore)
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Jadyn L. Jensen (Junior)
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Tatum Ligtenberg (Senior)
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Kaela Martinez (Senior)
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Alyssa Moschell (Sophomore)
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Maci J. Nemetz (Junior)
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Lacey Sprakel (Senior)
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Kaitlyn Tendal (Junior)
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Claire Tereshinski (Sophomore)
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Kaylee Whatley (Senior)
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Leah L. Williams (Junior)
Men's Basketball (6 Honorees)
Competitive Cheer (6 Honorees)
Multi-Sport & Multi-Season Success
Rugby Ryken continues a remarkable academic year, earning Scholar-Athlete honors in both the Fall (Football) and Winter (Basketball) seasons.
Mount Marty University remains a proud member of the GPAC, a conference that consistently leads the NAIA in total scholar-athlete honors, reinforcing the university's mission to develop well-rounded "Champions of Character."
