Indiana Athletics Honors Student-Athletes at A Night to Shine
4/25/2022 9:22:00 PM | General, Academic Services, Student-Athlete Services
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored its student-athletes at their annual end of the season awards program.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the G. Frederick Glass Director's Award in honor of former Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass.
The award, given by Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson to two student-athletes that best represent The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, 1 Team.
"It's always rewarding to come together this time of year to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our student-athletes," said IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson. "It's especially exciting this year after the challenges we've faced during the last two years both in finding ways to allow our students to compete and in being forced to scale back this event to protect the health and safety of everyone involved. This group of students has overcome so much, and I'm ecstatic that we are able to come together and honor their achievements."
This year's honorees for the Director's Award are Ali Patberg (Women's Basketball) and Brandon Hamblin (Men's Swimming).
Ali wrapped up a decorated four-year career, finishing as one of the program's all-time winningest players with 90 overall victories in Cream and Crimson. She finished ninth all-time in scoring with 1,752 points and third in assists with 528 and her 14.2 points per game average ranks eight in school history. The Columbus, Indiana native started 123 games for IU while also becoming the 28th member of the 1,000 point club. One of three players to earn four All-Big Ten honors in her career, Ali has been named first, second and honorable mention All-Big Ten teams and Ali led Indiana to three NCAA Tournament appearances including a pair of Sweet Sixteens and an Elite Eight in 2021 and its first Big Ten Tournament championship game in 20 years. In addition, Patberg helped the program soar to new heights as it earned its highest rankings in both national polls during her tenure.
She was named a Nancy Lieberman Award finalist two times, an award that honors the nation's top point guard. In 2022, she was a top 10 finalist for the Senior CLASS Award that recognizes seniors for their efforts in the classroom, on the court and in the community. She and earned a plethora of spots on watch lists for the nation's best player in the Wooden Award, Wade Trophy watch list and Naismith Trophy.
In the classroom, Ali was just as spectacular, being named the program's eighth CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2021 and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten and two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. She graduated from IU's Kelley School of Business in May 2020 with a 3.7 GPA in finance and will complete her master's degree in recreational administration in May 2022.
Hamblin was a member of two Big Ten Championships in four seasons as well as IU's third and sixth-place finishes at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in 2019 and 2021. His top finish at the national meet came during his freshman season when he swam the anchor leg of Indiana's 200 freestyle relay that placed fourth in 2019 while setting a program record in 1:15.41. Hamblin claimed Big Ten gold in that event three times during his career.
Hamblin is a four-time All-America performer, two-time first team All-Big Ten selection, three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and, in 2020, was named a CSCAA Scholar Athlete. In March, Hamblin was a recipient of the Elvis J. Stahr Distinguished Senior Award honoring IU seniors "who have provided leadership on campus both inside and outside of the classroom, and who have improved the community by their presence."
During his time in Bloomington, Hamblin has served the Athletic Director's Diversity Council, the Big Ten Equality Coalition and the Big Ten Mental Health Cabinet, as well as a Hoosier Hero Mentor. Hamblin will graduate from the Kelley School of Business in May 2022 with a 3.4 GPA in marketing and a minor in sports marketing and management.
The department also recognized the Big Ten Medal of Honor recipients. The award is given to a person who strives for excellence in both athletics and academics.
The Big Ten, the nation's oldest collegiate conference, commemorates the 108th anniversary of a very unique tradition - the Big Ten Medal of Honor. The conference's most exclusive award was the first of its kind in intercollegiate athletics to recognize academic and athletic excellence. The Big Ten Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1915 to one student-athlete from the graduating class of each university who had "attained the greatest proficiency in athletics and scholastic work." Big Ten schools currently feature almost 9,500 student-athletes, but only 28 earn this prestigious award on an annual basis. In the 106 years of the Medal of Honor, over 1,400 student-athletes have earned this distinction.
The women's honoree this year is Kristen Hayden (Women's Diving) and the men's honoree Ben Veatch (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field).
Hayden joined Indiana during the 2021-22 season and went on to win silver on the 3-meter springboard at the NCAA championships where she qualified for All-America honors in all three diving events. In March, Hayden also won silver on the 1-meter board and sixth in platform diving at the conference meet, where she was awarded second team All-Big Ten. During the regular season, Hayden was named Big Ten Diver of the Week twice and in February she scored 399.38 on the 3M to break the program's dual meet record.
In December, Hayden became USA Diving's first black female national champion when she won the mixed synchro 3-meter dive with IU teammate Quinn Henninger at winter nationals. Hayden also serves on USA Diving's Diversity Equality and Inclusion Council. A liberal studies major, Hayden has earned a 4.00 GPA while at IU.
"I am so happy for Kristen," head diving coach Drew Johansen said. "She exemplifies everything the Big Ten Medal of Honor is about. We are so proud to have her on our team."
Ben Veatch is a seven time All-American and 15 time All-Big Ten honoree. He holds school records in the indoor 3000m and 5000m. In the indoor record book, Veatch has one top-10 marks while holding another three outdoors. Veatch has claimed Big Ten Championships in the 3000m, 5000m, and 10000m. In the classroom Veatch has earned All-Big Ten and Distinguished scholar accolades every year he has been at IU.
"Ben embodies what we want to see in a quality athlete, student and Big Ten competitor." Head Coach Ron Helmer said. "He maintains a nearly perfect academic record in his pre-med studies, he is a first team All-American but it is in Big Ten competition that he shines. He has had his performance best in the Big Ten championship arena where he leads our team, on and off the track. He has five individual championships over the years and a remarkable 112 career Big Ten points. He could not be more deserving of this honor."
In addition to the Spirit of Indiana Director's Award and Big Ten Medal of Honor, the following honors were presented:
Spirit of Indiana Director's Award (given to two senior student-athletes, which best represent The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, One Team):
Ali Patberg (Women's Basketball)
Brandon Hamblin (Men' Swimming)
Big Ten Medal of Honor
Kristen Hayden (Women's Diving)
Ben Veatch (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field)
Anita Aldrich Leadership Award (which recognizes a female student-athlete for best exemplifying Anita Aldrich's ideals of leadership, scholastic achievement and athletic ability among all female student-athletes):
Jayna Dolfi (Rowing)
Jake Gimble Award (given to a senior male student-athlete who has distinguished himself in athletics and scholarship and who has displayed an outstanding mental attitude):
Ethan Shepherd (Men's Golf)
Andy Hipskind Comeback Award
Jayna Dolfi (Rowing)
Brock Hudkins (Wrestling)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Nichole Flowers (Women's Track and Field)
Micah Camble (Men's Track and Field)
Hoosier Award (which recognizes a student-athlete for bringing honor and distinction to Indiana University in their representative sport during the academic year):
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Jack Perkins
Arjun Jha
Matt Bjorson
Evan Yakubov
Bryant Pratt
Brendan Burns
Quinn Henninger
Patrick Fletchall
Rikkoi Brathwaite
Brock Hudkins
Grace Berger
Kennedy Reardon
Sarah Schmitt
Aine Donegan
Laura Feinson
Bethany Kopel
Cora Bassett
Mackenzie Looze
Taylor Carter
Alexandra Staiculescu
Maria Anderson
Emily Fitzner
Izzy Mandema
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (which recognizes student-athletes from each sport for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship in their respective sport throughout the year):
Anthony Leal
Matt Ellis
Austin Haskett
Jack Tuttle
Ethan Shepherd
Joey Maher
Ben McDade
Carson Tyler
Jagger Saylor
Kenny Benton
Graham Rooks
Grace Waggoner
Peyton Becker
Hannah Stoffel
Mary Parsons
Sophie Bowden
Karlee Luker
Grayson Radcliffe
Kayla Luarde
Rose Hu
Jayden Ulrich
Kaley Rammelsberg
Haley Hunter
Aline Robinson Mental Attitude Award (which recognizes female student-athletes for their mental attitude and distinguished performance in athletics and academics on their respective team):
Aleksa Gulbe
Jes McGivern
Sarah Schmitt
Arushi Singh
Sophie Carmosino
Sydney Masur
Brittany Ford
Noelle Peplowski
Tarrin Gilliland
Maddy Pollard
Haley Armstrong
Lanna Debow
In addition to the above awards, senior student-athletes received their senior rings. I Association President Stacy Hughes gave remarks to those receiving them, along with an in-depth meaning and pride in earning them. On hand to help hand out the rings were Brian Brase, Curt Simic, Jr. and Sandy Searcy.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the G. Frederick Glass Director's Award in honor of former Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass.
The award, given by Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson to two student-athletes that best represent The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, 1 Team.
"It's always rewarding to come together this time of year to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our student-athletes," said IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson. "It's especially exciting this year after the challenges we've faced during the last two years both in finding ways to allow our students to compete and in being forced to scale back this event to protect the health and safety of everyone involved. This group of students has overcome so much, and I'm ecstatic that we are able to come together and honor their achievements."
This year's honorees for the Director's Award are Ali Patberg (Women's Basketball) and Brandon Hamblin (Men's Swimming).
Ali wrapped up a decorated four-year career, finishing as one of the program's all-time winningest players with 90 overall victories in Cream and Crimson. She finished ninth all-time in scoring with 1,752 points and third in assists with 528 and her 14.2 points per game average ranks eight in school history. The Columbus, Indiana native started 123 games for IU while also becoming the 28th member of the 1,000 point club. One of three players to earn four All-Big Ten honors in her career, Ali has been named first, second and honorable mention All-Big Ten teams and Ali led Indiana to three NCAA Tournament appearances including a pair of Sweet Sixteens and an Elite Eight in 2021 and its first Big Ten Tournament championship game in 20 years. In addition, Patberg helped the program soar to new heights as it earned its highest rankings in both national polls during her tenure.
She was named a Nancy Lieberman Award finalist two times, an award that honors the nation's top point guard. In 2022, she was a top 10 finalist for the Senior CLASS Award that recognizes seniors for their efforts in the classroom, on the court and in the community. She and earned a plethora of spots on watch lists for the nation's best player in the Wooden Award, Wade Trophy watch list and Naismith Trophy.
In the classroom, Ali was just as spectacular, being named the program's eighth CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2021 and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten and two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. She graduated from IU's Kelley School of Business in May 2020 with a 3.7 GPA in finance and will complete her master's degree in recreational administration in May 2022.
Hamblin was a member of two Big Ten Championships in four seasons as well as IU's third and sixth-place finishes at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in 2019 and 2021. His top finish at the national meet came during his freshman season when he swam the anchor leg of Indiana's 200 freestyle relay that placed fourth in 2019 while setting a program record in 1:15.41. Hamblin claimed Big Ten gold in that event three times during his career.
Hamblin is a four-time All-America performer, two-time first team All-Big Ten selection, three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and, in 2020, was named a CSCAA Scholar Athlete. In March, Hamblin was a recipient of the Elvis J. Stahr Distinguished Senior Award honoring IU seniors "who have provided leadership on campus both inside and outside of the classroom, and who have improved the community by their presence."
During his time in Bloomington, Hamblin has served the Athletic Director's Diversity Council, the Big Ten Equality Coalition and the Big Ten Mental Health Cabinet, as well as a Hoosier Hero Mentor. Hamblin will graduate from the Kelley School of Business in May 2022 with a 3.4 GPA in marketing and a minor in sports marketing and management.
The department also recognized the Big Ten Medal of Honor recipients. The award is given to a person who strives for excellence in both athletics and academics.
The Big Ten, the nation's oldest collegiate conference, commemorates the 108th anniversary of a very unique tradition - the Big Ten Medal of Honor. The conference's most exclusive award was the first of its kind in intercollegiate athletics to recognize academic and athletic excellence. The Big Ten Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1915 to one student-athlete from the graduating class of each university who had "attained the greatest proficiency in athletics and scholastic work." Big Ten schools currently feature almost 9,500 student-athletes, but only 28 earn this prestigious award on an annual basis. In the 106 years of the Medal of Honor, over 1,400 student-athletes have earned this distinction.
The women's honoree this year is Kristen Hayden (Women's Diving) and the men's honoree Ben Veatch (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field).
Hayden joined Indiana during the 2021-22 season and went on to win silver on the 3-meter springboard at the NCAA championships where she qualified for All-America honors in all three diving events. In March, Hayden also won silver on the 1-meter board and sixth in platform diving at the conference meet, where she was awarded second team All-Big Ten. During the regular season, Hayden was named Big Ten Diver of the Week twice and in February she scored 399.38 on the 3M to break the program's dual meet record.
In December, Hayden became USA Diving's first black female national champion when she won the mixed synchro 3-meter dive with IU teammate Quinn Henninger at winter nationals. Hayden also serves on USA Diving's Diversity Equality and Inclusion Council. A liberal studies major, Hayden has earned a 4.00 GPA while at IU.
"I am so happy for Kristen," head diving coach Drew Johansen said. "She exemplifies everything the Big Ten Medal of Honor is about. We are so proud to have her on our team."
Ben Veatch is a seven time All-American and 15 time All-Big Ten honoree. He holds school records in the indoor 3000m and 5000m. In the indoor record book, Veatch has one top-10 marks while holding another three outdoors. Veatch has claimed Big Ten Championships in the 3000m, 5000m, and 10000m. In the classroom Veatch has earned All-Big Ten and Distinguished scholar accolades every year he has been at IU.
"Ben embodies what we want to see in a quality athlete, student and Big Ten competitor." Head Coach Ron Helmer said. "He maintains a nearly perfect academic record in his pre-med studies, he is a first team All-American but it is in Big Ten competition that he shines. He has had his performance best in the Big Ten championship arena where he leads our team, on and off the track. He has five individual championships over the years and a remarkable 112 career Big Ten points. He could not be more deserving of this honor."
In addition to the Spirit of Indiana Director's Award and Big Ten Medal of Honor, the following honors were presented:
Spirit of Indiana Director's Award (given to two senior student-athletes, which best represent The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, One Team):
Ali Patberg (Women's Basketball)
Brandon Hamblin (Men' Swimming)
Big Ten Medal of Honor
Kristen Hayden (Women's Diving)
Ben Veatch (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field)
Anita Aldrich Leadership Award (which recognizes a female student-athlete for best exemplifying Anita Aldrich's ideals of leadership, scholastic achievement and athletic ability among all female student-athletes):
Jayna Dolfi (Rowing)
Jake Gimble Award (given to a senior male student-athlete who has distinguished himself in athletics and scholarship and who has displayed an outstanding mental attitude):
Ethan Shepherd (Men's Golf)
Andy Hipskind Comeback Award
Jayna Dolfi (Rowing)
Brock Hudkins (Wrestling)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Nichole Flowers (Women's Track and Field)
Micah Camble (Men's Track and Field)
Hoosier Award (which recognizes a student-athlete for bringing honor and distinction to Indiana University in their representative sport during the academic year):
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Jack Perkins
Arjun Jha
Matt Bjorson
Evan Yakubov
Bryant Pratt
Brendan Burns
Quinn Henninger
Patrick Fletchall
Rikkoi Brathwaite
Brock Hudkins
Grace Berger
Kennedy Reardon
Sarah Schmitt
Aine Donegan
Laura Feinson
Bethany Kopel
Cora Bassett
Mackenzie Looze
Taylor Carter
Alexandra Staiculescu
Maria Anderson
Emily Fitzner
Izzy Mandema
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (which recognizes student-athletes from each sport for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship in their respective sport throughout the year):
Anthony Leal
Matt Ellis
Austin Haskett
Jack Tuttle
Ethan Shepherd
Joey Maher
Ben McDade
Carson Tyler
Jagger Saylor
Kenny Benton
Graham Rooks
Grace Waggoner
Peyton Becker
Hannah Stoffel
Mary Parsons
Sophie Bowden
Karlee Luker
Grayson Radcliffe
Kayla Luarde
Rose Hu
Jayden Ulrich
Kaley Rammelsberg
Haley Hunter
Aline Robinson Mental Attitude Award (which recognizes female student-athletes for their mental attitude and distinguished performance in athletics and academics on their respective team):
Aleksa Gulbe
Jes McGivern
Sarah Schmitt
Arushi Singh
Sophie Carmosino
Sydney Masur
Brittany Ford
Noelle Peplowski
Tarrin Gilliland
Maddy Pollard
Haley Armstrong
Lanna Debow
In addition to the above awards, senior student-athletes received their senior rings. I Association President Stacy Hughes gave remarks to those receiving them, along with an in-depth meaning and pride in earning them. On hand to help hand out the rings were Brian Brase, Curt Simic, Jr. and Sandy Searcy.
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