TicketsCINCINNATI -- Cincinnati men's golf graduate Sam Jean became the seventh Bearcat in school history to earn multiple Academic All-America honors, claiming a Second-Team spot on the at-large team as announced Wednesday by College Sports Communicators.
Jean last season became the first Academic All-American in program history, and he is the first multi-year recipient since track and field pole vaulter Adrian Valles (2016-18). Jean joins Wilson Huber (football) as this year's honorees, with Cincinnati boasting eight over the past two overall.
The Greenwood, Ind., native graduated with a 3.96 GPA in mechanical engineering. He was also a three-time All-AAC and PING All-Region performer. His 69.77 stroke average this season, as well as his career 72.26, marked school records in each. He finished ninth at the Las Vegas Regional, the highest of any Bearcat at that stage all-time, which was his second NCAA appearance as well.
Jean had five top-10 finishes this season, including the Bearcat Invitational title which was the second of his career. He helped UC to its first team NCAA bid in program history as well.
Jean last season became the first Academic All-American in program history, and he is the first multi-year recipient since track and field pole vaulter Adrian Valles (2016-18). Jean joins Wilson Huber (football) as this year's honorees, with Cincinnati boasting eight over the past two overall.
The Greenwood, Ind., native graduated with a 3.96 GPA in mechanical engineering. He was also a three-time All-AAC and PING All-Region performer. His 69.77 stroke average this season, as well as his career 72.26, marked school records in each. He finished ninth at the Las Vegas Regional, the highest of any Bearcat at that stage all-time, which was his second NCAA appearance as well.
Jean had five top-10 finishes this season, including the Bearcat Invitational title which was the second of his career. He helped UC to its first team NCAA bid in program history as well.