Fresno State Athletics
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Utti named candidate for Senior CLASS Award
2/8/2021 5:06:00 PM | Women's Basketball
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Fresno State's Maddi Utti was selected today as one of 30 women's basketball student-athletes across the country to be a candidate for the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award®. The award recognizes student-athletes who excel both on and off the court. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
The men's and women's candidates will be narrowed to two fields of ten finalists in late February, and those names will be placed on the official ballot. Ballots will be distributed through a nationwide voting system to media, coaches and fans, who will then select one male candidate and one female candidate who best exemplifies excellence in the four C's of community, classroom, character and competition.
The Senior CLASS Award winners will be announced during the 2021 NCAA Men's Final Four ® and NCAA Women's Final Four ® this spring.
For more information on each of the candidates, please visit www.seniorclassaward.com.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CANDIDATES:
Janelle Bailey, North Carolina
Michaela Onyenwere, UCLA
Rennia Davis, Tennessee
Myah Pace, San Diego
Shannon Dufficy, Missouri
Ali Patberg, Indiana
Dana Evans, Louisville
Khiarica Rasheed, Northern Arizona
Amara Graham, Rio Grande Valley
Destiny Slocum, Arkansas
Arella Guirantes, Rutgers
Bailey Thomas, UNLV
Gabi Haack, Bradley
IImar'I Thomas, Cincinnati
Kionna Jeter, Towson
Sam Thomas, Arizona
N'dea Jones, Texas A&M
Unique Thompson, Auburn
Antoinette Lewis, South Alabama
Shannon Titus, Mercer
Jada Lewis, Mercer
Jill Townsend, Gonzaga
Aari McDonald, Arizona
Maddi Utti, Fresno State
Blanca Millan, Maine
Courtney Warley, Manhattan
Maddie Monahan, Drake
Mariah White, Cleveland State
Nancy Mulkey, Rice
Kiana Williams, Stanford
ABOUT THE AWARD
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award honors the
attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards a senior season can bring. Premier Sports Management manages the award.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram: fresnostwbb
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
The men's and women's candidates will be narrowed to two fields of ten finalists in late February, and those names will be placed on the official ballot. Ballots will be distributed through a nationwide voting system to media, coaches and fans, who will then select one male candidate and one female candidate who best exemplifies excellence in the four C's of community, classroom, character and competition.
The Senior CLASS Award winners will be announced during the 2021 NCAA Men's Final Four ® and NCAA Women's Final Four ® this spring.
For more information on each of the candidates, please visit www.seniorclassaward.com.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CANDIDATES:
Janelle Bailey, North Carolina
Michaela Onyenwere, UCLA
Rennia Davis, Tennessee
Myah Pace, San Diego
Shannon Dufficy, Missouri
Ali Patberg, Indiana
Dana Evans, Louisville
Khiarica Rasheed, Northern Arizona
Amara Graham, Rio Grande Valley
Destiny Slocum, Arkansas
Arella Guirantes, Rutgers
Bailey Thomas, UNLV
Gabi Haack, Bradley
IImar'I Thomas, Cincinnati
Kionna Jeter, Towson
Sam Thomas, Arizona
N'dea Jones, Texas A&M
Unique Thompson, Auburn
Antoinette Lewis, South Alabama
Shannon Titus, Mercer
Jada Lewis, Mercer
Jill Townsend, Gonzaga
Aari McDonald, Arizona
Maddi Utti, Fresno State
Blanca Millan, Maine
Courtney Warley, Manhattan
Maddie Monahan, Drake
Mariah White, Cleveland State
Nancy Mulkey, Rice
Kiana Williams, Stanford
ABOUT THE AWARD
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award honors the
attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards a senior season can bring. Premier Sports Management manages the award.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram: fresnostwbb
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
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