University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Ola Akinniyi Named a Recipient of the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship
6/10/2019 1:12:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Akinniyi will attend the University of Miami in the fall and pursue a Master of Science degree in Architecture.
DALLAS, Texas – Southern Miss' Ola Akinniyi has been named a recipient of the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship, Conference USA announced on Monday. Akinniyi was a four-year member of the Southern Miss women's soccer team and she served as the team's captain for the 2018 season.
Akinniyi, who graduated from Southern Miss in May with 3.7 GPA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, has announced her plans to attend the University of Miami in the fall and pursue a Master of Science degree in Architecture.
The Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded annually to graduates selected by the Conference USA Faculty Athletics Representatives and approved by the Board of Directors. The $4,000 scholarship is intended to aid recipients with tuition costs to a graduate program of their choice. The award was named in honor of the late Dr. Jim Castañeda who served as an educator, coach and Faculty Athletics Representative at Rice University for 46 years.
Akinniyi played in a total of 65 games for the Golden Eagles over the course of her four-year career. She registered a total of eight goals, five assists, and 21 points while playing primarily as a defender.
The Denton, Texas native will be remembered as one of the best to ever wear the Black and Gold as she garnered numerous accolades for her performance both on and off the field.
Akinniyi is the only two-time Conference USA First Team All-Conference selection in the history of the Southern Miss women's soccer program. She was tabbed a First Team selection in 2017 and 2018.
Akinniyi continued to make history after the conclusion of the 2018 season as she was selected to the 2018 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women's All-South Region First team, becoming the first Golden Eagle to ever earn the honor.
In 2018, Akinniyi helped lead Southern Miss to its best season in program history as the Golden Eagles finished the season as Conference USA's Runner-Up and broke multiple school records.
Akinniyi on being named a recipient of the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship
"I feel honored to have been considered for the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship. It reflects how great of an athletic department Southern Miss has. My teammates, coaches, family and athletic advisor are all to account for this recognition. I plan to make full use of this opportunity and make Conference USA proud!"
For all of the latest Southern Miss soccer news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss soccer Twitter account (@SouthernMissSoc), Instagram account (@southernmisssoccer) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Soccer).
Akinniyi, who graduated from Southern Miss in May with 3.7 GPA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, has announced her plans to attend the University of Miami in the fall and pursue a Master of Science degree in Architecture.
The Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded annually to graduates selected by the Conference USA Faculty Athletics Representatives and approved by the Board of Directors. The $4,000 scholarship is intended to aid recipients with tuition costs to a graduate program of their choice. The award was named in honor of the late Dr. Jim Castañeda who served as an educator, coach and Faculty Athletics Representative at Rice University for 46 years.
Akinniyi played in a total of 65 games for the Golden Eagles over the course of her four-year career. She registered a total of eight goals, five assists, and 21 points while playing primarily as a defender.
The Denton, Texas native will be remembered as one of the best to ever wear the Black and Gold as she garnered numerous accolades for her performance both on and off the field.
Akinniyi is the only two-time Conference USA First Team All-Conference selection in the history of the Southern Miss women's soccer program. She was tabbed a First Team selection in 2017 and 2018.
Akinniyi continued to make history after the conclusion of the 2018 season as she was selected to the 2018 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women's All-South Region First team, becoming the first Golden Eagle to ever earn the honor.
In 2018, Akinniyi helped lead Southern Miss to its best season in program history as the Golden Eagles finished the season as Conference USA's Runner-Up and broke multiple school records.
Akinniyi on being named a recipient of the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship
"I feel honored to have been considered for the Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship. It reflects how great of an athletic department Southern Miss has. My teammates, coaches, family and athletic advisor are all to account for this recognition. I plan to make full use of this opportunity and make Conference USA proud!"
For all of the latest Southern Miss soccer news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss soccer Twitter account (@SouthernMissSoc), Instagram account (@southernmisssoccer) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Soccer).
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