Xavier rises to the top, collects first GCAC all-sports trophy
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Posted By: Hija Chang on May 16, 2011 Xavier University of Louisiana is the 2010-11 winner of the Thomas Howell Cup, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference's all-sports award. It's the first time that Xavier has won the award. The athletics department finished in the top three the past six seasons. The Thomas Howell Cup, named for the GCAC's longtime commissioner, is awarded annually to the school with the most points based on order of finish in various sports. Xavier, boosted by repeat championships in men's cross country, women's cross country and women's basketball, finished the year with 31 points. First-year member Edward Waters was second with 23 points, and Dillard and SUNO tied for third with 20 points apiece. Xavier has won 26 GCAC team championships and earned 20 berths in NAIA national championships during its last six seasons. Xavier suspended intercollegiate athletics in 2005-06 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In five seasons since then, the Rush and Nuggets have combined for 22 GCAC team championships and 17 berths in NAIA national championships. The GCAC this summer will add two members, Philander Smith and Talladega, to increase league membership to eight schools for 2011-12. Thomas Howell Cup 2010-11 Standings No. School Points 1. Xavier 31 2. Edward Waters 23 3. Dillard 20 SUNO 20 5. Tougaloo 16˝ 6. Fisk 9˝ Thomas Howell Cup winners School Year Cup Winner Points XU Finish XU Points 2010-11 Xavier 31 1st 31 2009-10 Belhaven 49 3rd 40 2008-09 Mobile 42 3rd 34˝ 2007-08 Mobile 56˝ 3rd 37 2006-07 Mobile 43 3rd 37˝ 2005-06 No cup awarded because of Hurricane Katrina 2004-05 Mobile 47 3rd 40˝ 2003-04 Mobile 51 2nd 48 2002-03 Spring Hill 2001-02 Spring Hill 2000-01 Mobile 1999-2000 Spring Hill 1998-99 Mobile 1997-98 Mobile 1996-97 Mobile 1995-96 Mobile 1994-95 Mobile 1993-94 Mobile 1992-93 Mobile 1991-92 Mobile 1990-91 Mobile 1989-90 Mobile 1988-89 Mobile 1987-88 Mobile 1985-86 Louisiana College, William Carey If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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