Dec. 7, 2007

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Fifty-seven Michigan State student-athletes in seven sports were named Academic All-Big Ten for the fall athletic season, including eight field hockey players, as announced by the Big Ten office Friday. The men's cross country team had three honorees, the women's cross country had eight, the football team had eight, the men's soccer team had five honorees and the MSU women's soccer team had a team-record 19 players honored. The Spartan volleyball team rounded out the fall lineup with six honorees.

In all, the Big Ten recognized 661 student-athletes for their success in the classroom. To be nominated for Academic All-Big Ten consideration, a student-athletes must earn a varsity letter, be in at least their second academic year at a Big Ten institution and carry at least a 3.0 GPA.

2007 Academic All-Big Ten Field Hockey
Michelle Ciliberti, RSJR, Human Biology - Louisville, Ky.
Becky Manning, RS-SR, Political Science--Pre Law - Brighton, Mich.
Geraldine Raynor, JR, Hospitality Business - Marondera, Zimbabwe
Floor Rijpma, SO, Hospitality Business - Bunnik, Netherlands
Gwen Riley, JR, Hospitality Business - Louisville, Ky.
Molly Ryser, SO, Finance - Powell, Ohio
Elissa Unger, SO, Hospitality Business - Reading, Pa.
Charlotte van der Laag, SR, Psychology - Hoofddorp, Netherlands