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Joe Adewumi Earns America East Conference’s All-Academic Team Honors

5/20/2010


, Mass.—UMBC sophomore Joe Adewumi (Phoenix, Ariz./North Canyon) earned a place on the America East Conference’s All-Academic team in the sport of men’s tennis.

 

Voted as the team’s most improved player this season, Adewumi is maintaining a grade-point average of 3.72 in the majors of biochemistry and molecular biology.

 

He earned First-Team All-Conference honors in at No. 3 doubles this season and teamed with Mwali Phiri to win at the slot in the conference title match vs. Binghamton.

 

Adewumi also posted a singles record of 18-7, primarily at No. 5 slot this season.

 

All-Academic squads for team sports are based on the number of athletes that participate in a contest at one time or are made up of 10 student-athletes for individual sports. There may be more student-athletes recognized if a tie exists or fewer if eligibility requirements limit the number of nominees. To be nominated for the distinction, student-athletes must be a starter or important reserve for their team and participate in at least 50 percent of their team’s games or competitions. In the classroom, student-athletes must have a 3.30 GPA and have completed at least one calendar year at their institution.