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Olivia Reed Thyne of Colorado Mesa University has been awarded the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, recognizing her academic and athletic excellence. This honor distinguishes her as the first women's basketball player in RMAC history to achieve this accolade, and only the second female Maverick athlete to earn it overall. Reed Thyne actively contributed to her team鈥檚 impressive 37-2 season, securing both RMAC titles and reaching the NCAA Tournament semifinals. Graduating with a 3.93 GPA in kinesiology further highlights her outstanding achievements in academics. The distinguished award will be presented at the RMAC Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet on July 9.

• Graduated with a 3.93 GPA.
• Scored 894 points, breaking a 35-year-old RMAC scoring record.
• Recorded 457 rebounds, breaking a 40-year-old RMAC rebounding record.
• Career totals: 2,490 points and 1,431 rebounds, the first in RMAC history to surpass 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

• Reed Thyne is the only RMAC women鈥檚 basketball player to receive this honor.
• She was named RMAC Player of the Year and Academic Player of the Year for the third consecutive season.
• Thyne led her team to three RMAC titles and three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

The Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year will be announced shortly, adding to the accolades of the RMAC's student-athletes. Continued recognition of Reed Thyne's achievements could inspire future athletes in the conference and beyond. Upcoming events, such as the awards banquet, will likely highlight the commitment to academic and athletic excellence in the RMAC.

Olivia Reed Thyne's exceptional accomplishments on the court and in the classroom set a new standard for student-athletes in the RMAC, emphasizing the importance of balancing athletics with academic success. Her record-breaking performance and honors showcase the potential of collegiate athletes to excel in both arenas, inspiring future generations.