University at Buffalo Stars Shine: SUNY Winter Athlete Trio Dominates Awards
Three University at Buffalo student-athletes, Rana Elhusseini, Marialis Kwak, and Ryan Buzby, have been honored with the SUNY Winter Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards for their academic and athletic achievements during the 2023-24 winter season. The awards recognize a total of 21 student-athletes from SUNY colleges and universities who have excelled in both academics and sports, as determined by representatives of their respective institutions. Elhusseini, a senior guard in women's basketball, made significant contributions both on and off the court, while Kwak, a junior diver, and Buzby, a senior distance runner, also displayed outstanding performances in their respective sports.
By the Numbers- Rana Elhusseini averaged 9.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and led the team in assists (114), steals (49), and free throw percentage (.878) in her lone season.
- Marialis Kwak, a junior chemical engineering major, achieved a 3.78 overall GPA and won gold in both the one-meter and three-meter events at MAC Championships.
- Ryan Buzby, a biological sciences major, earned a 3.97 GPA and was the MAC indoor champion in the 5,000 meter run and a silver medalist in the 3,000 meter run.
- 21 student-athletes received the SUNY Winter Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards for their combined academic and athletic excellence.
- More than 14,000 student-athletes from 53 SUNY institutions at different NCAA levels are eligible for the awards.
These three Bulls have demonstrated remarkable dedication to both their academic and athletic pursuits, setting a commendable example for student-athletes across SUNY institutions.
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