The Big South Conference placed 1,469 out of 3,169 student-athletes – 46.4 percent -- on its prestigious annual Presidential Honor Roll list for the 2010-11 academic season, it was announced today by Big South Conference Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander.  To be named to the Presidential Honor Roll, student-athletes must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better for the recently-completed academic year.  The 46.4 percentage marks the highest percentage since 2003 and is the seventh-straight year above the 40 percent threshold, as well as the sixth consecutive year-to-year improvement.

Presbyterian College placed 152 student-athletes on the Honor Roll, marking the second straight year with over 150 Blue Hose on the list. At least one student-athlete from all 16 teams in 2010-2011 was named to the Honor Roll.

Eight Conference sports saw increased honorees from 2009-10 – baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's soccer, women's soccer, men's tennis, football and men's track/cross country.

“The Big South Conference has always taken a lot of pride in the academic accomplishments of its student-athletes,” said Kallander.  “To have nearly half of all student-athletes make the Presidential Honor Roll for the seventh consecutive year is a reflection of the outstanding individuals in the Conference and their priorities.  We are all extremely proud of the achievements of these fine young men and women.”

The complete Honor Roll is available by clicking the PDF icon in the "Related Links" panel. A sport-by-sport breakdown is available on BigSouthSports.com.