Colorado Mesa University seniors Kenya Meyer and Ada Qunell have been named NCAA Division II First Team Academic All-Americans by College Sports Communicators. They are among only eight players selected for this distinction, and are the only representatives from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). This recognition places CMU alongside Nova Southeastern as the only two Division II schools with two first team selections. Qunell, majoring in chemistry, boasts a 3.88 GPA and has been honored for three consecutive seasons, while Meyer, majoring in exercise science, has a 3.87 GPA.

By the Numbers
  • Qunell earned 16 RMAC titles and holds records in two individual events.
  • Meyer is a six-time RMAC champion and has set all of CMU's diving records.
State of Play
  • Both athletes were recognized for their academic achievements as well as their outstanding performances in swimming and diving.
  • Qunell has been acknowledged for three straight seasons for her excellence in academics and competition.
  • Meyer has been awarded RMAC Diver of the Year for the past two years.
What's Next

Looking ahead, both athletes are poised to make significant contributions to their fields post-graduation, with Qunell likely to pursue further academic pursuits and Meyer possibly exploring opportunities in competitive diving or coaching.

Bottom Line

This recognition highlights the dual commitment to excellence in athletics and academics displayed by CMU鈥檚 Meyer and Qunell, setting a standard for student-athletes across collegiate sports.