Bell is Schreiner MG's First GCAA Academic All-American

NORMAN, OK --  Schreiner rising senior Andy Bell became the first SU men's golfer in the NCAA era to earn Golf Coaches Association of America Academic All-American for the 2011-12 year.

Bell, a native of Houston, TX (Clear Lake HS), currently carries a 3.51 GPA in Political Science for the Mountaineers.  To earn the award, you must be a standout performer both in the classroom, an integral member of the team and of high moral character.  Bell has been a cornerstone of the rapidly-rising Mountaineer golf program since arriving on campus in the fall of 2009.  During his first five semesters at Schreiner, he had only failed to qualify for the travel team one time (the first event of his collegiate career).  The Spring, 2012 semester was a tough one for Bell though.  A serious wrist injury cost him several weeks early in the semester and unrelated health problems cost him another month later in the spring.  Through it all, Bell has persevered.

The highlight of his playing year was at the Alamo City Classic at River Crossing GC in Blanco, TX on October 24-25 where he shot 71-73 and claimed third place overall.   Despite the off and on course challenges, Bell averaged 76.91 for the year in 11 tournament rounds for SU - third on the team.

Bell has earned President's List once in three years and Dean's List twice and is a two-time member of the Academic All-ASC team.  He is also a recipient of the prestigious Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship for the development of citizen scholars and citizen leaders at Schreiner University.