David Cohen
Director / Strategic Brand Engagement
CINCINNATI — Twenty-four University of Cincinnati student-athletes have won the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards, presented by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
Eighteen of the 24 Bearcats are female student-athletes, with four each from the basketball, soccer, and track teams. UC featured 11 first teams overall.
The awards honor students of color who have excelled both in the classroom and on the athletic field. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.’s commitment to education, as well as his love for the game of tennis, US colleges and universities are invited to participate in this annual awards program by nominating its outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability and academic achievement, Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Scholars demonstrate a commitment to community service and student leadership.
The full list of honorees by school, sport, team, and more can be found here.
Baseball (1)
Dondrae Bremner – 1st team
Soccer (1)
Casey Kirk – 3.
Men’s Swimming and Diving (2)
Murat Sagdhullaev – 1st
