Denelus was named the SIAC Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row, anchoring a Tiger defense that ranked among the best in the nation most of the season, and was named to multiple All-American teams. Not only was he a standout on the football field, he was named an Academic All-American, and was one of 16 national finalists for the Campbell Trophy, presented to the nation’s premier football scholar-athlete, and received his finalist award at the National Football Foundation’s banquet in Las Vegas.
Moses helped Benedict win the 2023 SIAC Championship by winning the 400-meters and was a member of the winning 4 by 100-meter relay team. This season, she ranks fifth in the SIAC in the 400-meters, and ninth in the 200-meters. Last season she was named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators and an All
Academic Athlete by the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
The Lucius F. Clark Champion of Character Award was presented to a pair of men’s basketball standings – Tim Moore Jr. and Asanti Price, as well as T’yannah Lake, a two-sport star with women’s volleyball and softball. The award is named after the former coach who resurrected the Benedict golf program and is given to any student-athlete who has shown outstanding character and has brought national exposure to the college and athletic program. The recipient also has provided leadership within their sport area, and has shown dedication to help other stu
