Emporia State University's men's track and field team celebrated 47 athletes earning MIAA Academic Honors, with six recognized as MIAA Scholar-Athletes for their exceptional academic and athletic performances. Highlights include Israel Domeh, Alden Mollerus, and Braden Lipgens forming part of the third-place 4x100m relay team, and Domeh contributing to a record-fast 4x400m relay. Individual recognitions also went to top finishers in the 200m, and several athletes earned Academic Excellence Awards for maintaining a perfect GPA of 4.00. The academic honors are awarded based on GPA and performance in the All-MIAA competition. Additionally, 28 men and 19 women were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

By the Numbers
  • 47 Hornet athletes received MIAA academic honors.
  • 6 athletes were named MIAA Scholar-Athletes for the 2026 season.
Yes, But

While the recognition highlights academic excellence, it does not account for freshmen or first-year transfers, potentially underrepresenting new talent in the program.

State of Play
  • The men's track and field program is setting a strong precedent for academic performance alongside athletic success.
  • Upcoming announcements regarding the MIAA Newcomer Academic Awards will provide further insights into other deserving student-athletes.
What's Next

The athletic department will continue to focus on blending academic achievement with sports performance, aiming for even higher recognition in future seasons.

Bottom Line

The impressive accomplishments of the Emporia State track and field team not only showcase their athletic skills but also their dedication to academic excellence, reinforcing the importance of student-athletes balancing education and sports.