HADLEY, Mass. -- Seven Bates student-athletes have been named to the 2022 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team, announced Tuesday by the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

A total of 76 student-athletes have been named to the 2022 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team. The team is comprised of one student-athlete from each institution for each fall sport the conference sponsors. Honorees are selected by the players and coaches from their respective teams.

Bates women's soccer senior, Courtney Gray (Belmont, Mass.), was one of only two NESCAC honorees to earn this prestigious accolade for a second time this fall. Courtney was also a selection in 2021.

The NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, their teammates, coaches, opponents, and spectators. They display sportsmanship, not only as a participant in their sport, but also as a spectator and in their everyday lives. Through their positive actions and example, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse.

Men's Cross Country: Ryan Smith, Sr.; Westport,  Conn.
Women's Cross Country: Jillian Richardson, Sr.; Auburn, Maine
Field Hockey: Lauren Salazar, Jr.; Mohegan Lake, N.Y.
Football: Mohamed Coulibaly, Sr.; Philadelphia, Pa.
Men's Soccer: Alex Kovacs, Sr.; Hopkinton, Mass.
Women's Soccer: Courtney Gray, Sr.; Belmont, Mass.
Women's Volleyball: Chrissy Chu, So.; Old Tappan, N.J.

The All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the NESCAC Student Advisory Committee on Athletics' (SAAC). The NESCAC SAAC serves as the liaison between the student-athletes of NESCAC member institutions and conference administrators. The committee provides a voice to represent the concerns of all student-athletes and to discuss issues impacting student-athlete welfare. The NESCAC SAAC represents all students who participate in intercollegiate athletics and promotes and celebrates their achievements.