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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- For a fifth straight year, the Lee University Athletic Department laid claim to the Gulf South Conference All-Sports Trophy after earning four league championships this season. Lee captured GSC tournament championships in women’s cross country, men’s cross country, women’s indoor track & field, and women’s outdoor track & field. Lee scored 117.125 points to take the top spot. The University of West Florida was a close second with 114.875 points.
The GSC began recognizing the All-Sports Trophy during the 2013-14 season. UWF won the first six trophies while Lee has now won the last five.
For both the men’s and women’s all-sports trophies, Lee finished in third place in both. The Lady Flames had 43.375 points while the Flames had 36.375 points.
“We’re honored to have won the GSC All-Sports Trophy for the fifth consecutive year,” said Athletic Director John Maupin. “It would not happen without the support we receive from Dr. Conn and the administration at Lee University. We are grateful to be part of an institution that values success in Athletics and supports the dreams of our student-athletes and coaches. I am proud of our whole department and the work that goes into each year—this is always a great recognition of those efforts. It’s a great time to be a Lee University Flame!”
In the overall standings, UWF finished second while Mississippi College was a distant third with 98.625 points. The University of Alabama in Huntsville was fourth with 93.985 points and the University of Montevallo was fifth with 89.625 points.
Valdosta State University won the Men’s All-Sports trophy with 40.875 points. UWF was second with 38.250. VSU last won the men’s trophy after the 2018-19 seasons. The Blazers have now won nine times which is the most in program history. They broke the tie of eight with UWF and Troy University. 13 different schools have won the men’s trophy.
On the women’s side, UWF won with 49.375 points. UAH was second with 44.750 points. UWF has now won the women’s trophy an unprecedented 17th time. Their last win was in 2018-19. The University of North Alabama has six wins while Lee and Jacksonville State University each have five. Nine different schools have won the women’s trophy.
The GSC will present the All-Sports Trophy on Thursday, May 29 in Pensacola, Fla., as part of the league’s annual awards banquet.
