May 1, 2008

WACO, Texas -

Baylor women's golfer Meg McDaniel was named to the 2008 Big 12 Spring Sports Good Works Team the league office announced on Thursday. McDaniel is one of 12 spring student-athletes to earn the selection.

In recognition of the community service efforts by Big 12 student-athletes, the Conference announces the 2008 Spring Sports Good Works Team. Each member institution selected a student-athlete for recognition based upon significant community service, good academic standing and participation in a Big 12-sponsored sport.

For the second year, the Big 12 announced a 12-person Good Works Team for the fall (cross country, football, soccer, volleyball), winter (basketball, gymnastics, swimming & diving, wrestling) and spring (baseball, golf, softball, tennis, track & field,).

Matt Van Zandt (Texas A&M) is the first student-athlete to be named a two-time recipient of the good works award.

2008 BIG 12 SPRING SPORTS GOOD WORKS TEAM

Meg McDaniel, Baylor

Gleisy Torres Torres, Colorado

Chrissy Derouin, Iowa State

Alyssa Rainbolt, Kansas

Daniel Dellasega, Kansas State

Elizabeth Robe, Missouri

Leandra McGruder, Nebraska

Jarod Freeman, Oklahoma

Deleanor Kirkpatrick, Oklahoma State

Kenn Kasparek, Texas

Matt Van Zandt, Texas A&M

Danielle Matthew, Texas Tech