KANSAS CITY, MO.--- Two California State University, Hayward, student-athletes – junior driver Alissa Larimer and junior centerfielder Archie Gilbert, were named today as the recipients of the March 2004 Association of Division III Independents Student-Athlete of the Month awards.
Larimer, a junior communications major from San Diego, scored 14 goals for the Pioneers water polo team in March. In an 11-7 victory over Chapman, Larimer scored four goals. She also scored three goals in a game against the University of Pacific. Larimer leads the Pioneers with 35 goals on the season. The Pioneers’ 12 victories are a school record for most wins in a season.
Gilbert, a business management major from Union City, CA, led the Pioneers in hitting during the month with a .397 batting average and 14 runs scored. He hit safely in all 12 games and currently holds a 26-game hitting streak that ties a school record. Gilbert had two or more hits in seven March contests. In a victory over Division I Lafayette College, Gilbert was 2-for-5 with two runs batted in and a home run. He was 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs in the Pioneers 7-4 victory over Division II Sonoma State. In leading the team to a 22-5 record, Gilbert is hitting .413 with 35 runs scored and 35 RBI.
The Association of Division III Independents consists of 20 Division III independent institutions that have come together to face the unique challenges that confront independent institutions. The Association strives to enhance communication and professional development among administrators of Division III independent institutions; contributes to effective participation by independent institutions in the Division III governance structure; and seeks equitable opportunities for participation in NCAA championships for student-athletes at its member institutions.
All student-athletes from the Association’s 20 members were eligible for the award. Each school was allowed to nominate its top performing male and female student-athletes from March. The award recipients were selected after a vote of the Association’s Student-Athlete Recognition Committee.
More information about the Association of Division III Independents is available at
www.d3independents.org.
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