SFU: DB Ben Minaker named to GNAC All-Academic team

Ben Minaker carries a 3.27 cumulative grade point average as a Biomedical Physiology major.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Simon Fraser University defensive back Ben Minaker has been named to the 2017 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Football All-Academic Team.

Minaker carries a 3.27 cumulative grade point average as a Biomedical Physiology major and ranks third on the team with 37 tackles as the Clan’s starting free safety.

The junior from Kelowna, BC, is among a total of 46 selections to the Football All-Academic Team, which recognizes the top classroom performers in the GNAC. To qualify for the team, a student-athlete must be of sophomore standing or greater, must be in their second season of competition at the nominating institution and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or greater.

The Clan will play its last home game on Saturday, Nov. 4 on Terry Fox Field against nationally ranked Central Washington. Kick-off is 1 PM.

Source: Steve Frost, Sports Information Director ([email protected])

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