June 13, 2002

STAMFORD, Conn. - Stephen F. Austin Ladyjack pole vaulter Misty Ballard-Swan (Carlsbad, N.M.) was named first-team Academic All-America Thursday announced the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Ballard-Swan was one of 16 athletes to earn first-team honors. Ballard-Swan finished her senior season May 29, with a 14th-place showing at the NCAA Championships in Baton Rouge, La. She was the Southland Conference outdoor individual champion and earned All-SLC honors during the indoor season.

It is the second consecutive season that Ballard-Swan has earned first-team Academic All-American honors.

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