May 15, 2008

Hampton, VA - Twenty-two student-athletes from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association have been named to the 2008 CIAA Commissioner's All-Academic Team.

Joel Lynn was the only Fayetteville State Bronco selected to be apart of the 2008 CIAA Commissioner's All-Academic First Team. Lynn, a native of Sanford, NC, is a sophomore nursing major on the men's golf team. He currently holds a 3.6 overall grade point average.

This year the team recognizes 22 student-athletes, 10 on the First and Second Teams while two were designated as honorable mentions. For the first time in its 11-year history, the team, which is voted on by the CIAA-Sports Information Director's Association, shows an even balance with both the First and Second team honorees averaging a 3.620 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

"It is gratifying to celebrate the accomplishments of this year's team. These student-athletes have truly realized the success that can be attained by finding the balance between their academic studies and athletic participation," commented Commissioner Leon Kerry.

Lynn celebrates this honor in addition to recently capturing the PGA National Minority Division II Collegiate Golf Championship. FSU won the title for the third consecutive year. Lynn also won the Meritous Award this year at the 23rd Annual FSU All-Sports Banquet.

To be eligible, a student-athlete must have completed one full academic year at a CIAA institution, earned a minimum 3.20 overall grade point average and excelled as a starter or significant reserve in a CIAA sanctioned sport.