MACON, Ga. – Displaying the characteristics that define a college student-athlete, Kennesaw State senior men's golfer Jimmy Beck was recognized for his talent and values when he was named to the Atlantic Sun Conference's 2014-15 "Winners for Life Team" that was announced by the conference on Wednesday (June 3).
 
In its second year, the team honors student-athletes from each of the eight member institutions who best represent the A-Sun's commitment to "Building Winners for Life." Those student-athletes maintain the highest standards in academic and athletic achievement; represent a true balance between student and athlete; exhibit and promote sportsmanship in the competitive experience; and exhibit leadership through community service on- and off-campus and at home.
 
Beck, who concluded a brilliant collegiate career on May 16 at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional, led Kennesaw State with a 71.15 stroke average that ranks second all-time in program history. During his four years at KSU, Beck produced a 72.72 scoring average that ranks No. 1 among KSU players who have concluded their collegiate careers. He also helped the Owls to four straight NCAA regionals and the 2014 finals in Hutchinson, Kan.
 
Beck's excellence was not only reserved for the course as he also excelled academically, twice being named Atlantic Sun Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year following his junior and senior years. In May, the Columbus, Ga. native was named to the 2014-15 Division I Capital One Academic All-District® At-Large First Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
 
Beck concluded his academic career with a 3.77 grade-point average, graduating with a degree in business finance. The men's golf standout was also honored earlier this spring as the 2014-15 Kennesaw State Dr. Dave Waples Total Person Award recipient, and received the Wise Owl Award at the annual KSU Golden Globes, the yearly student-athlete awards banquet.
 
Each institution's honoree for the Winners for Life Team is selected by the institution with oversight by the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR). Each honoree should be a campus citizen that is respected as one who shares and/or demonstrates the A-Sun's Core Values: Education, Competitive Achievement, Student-athlete, Well- being, Sportsmanship, Leadership, Integrity, Gender Equity, Diversity.
 
Jimmy Beck's 2014-15 Honors
A-Sun Conference Golfer of the Week (9/17)
2015 A-Sun Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2015 A-Sun Conference First Team All-Conference
2015 Capital One Academic All-District® At-Large First Team Selection
2015 Division I PING All-Southeast Region
2015 Kennesaw State Dr. Dave Waples Total Person Award
2015 Wise Owl Award  
2014-15 Atlantic Sun Conference "Winners for Life Team"
 
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