FHSU Athletics
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The Fort Hays State men's soccer team received the Great American Conference Team Sportsmanship Award for the 2022-23 season, announced Thursday (June 29) by the conference office. The league's head coaches chose the Team Sportsmanship Awards based on a point system.
This is the second time the Tigers have received the award after also winning in the spring of 2021.
"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.