DALLAS, Texas – For the third consecutive year, WKU women's golfer Averi Cline was recognized as the recipient of the Conference USA Spring Spirit of Service Award. The award honors student-athletes with significant community service endeavors, good academic standing and participation in their sport.
Nobody exemplifies the spirit of service more than Cline. She led all WKU student-athletes with 203 community service hours this past year. Her portfolio includes 74 hours to Crosslands Kids Ministry, 50 hours to Curbside Ministries and 26 hours to Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She also serves as a mentor to local elementary school students, where her consistency and compassion have made her a positive role model. In addition to her volunteerism, she is a dedicated member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where she coordinates service initiatives across all sports.
A native of Suwanee, Ga., Cline holds a 3.94 GPA in psychology. She played in all 32 rounds for the Lady Toppers this season and earned All-CUSA second team. She once again earned CUSA All-Academic honors.
2025 Spring Spirit of Service Award Recipients
FIU – Ethan Riley, Outdoor Track and Field
Jacksonville State - Ella Tuomela, Women's Tennis
Kennesaw State - Ema Baraniakova, Women's Tennis
Liberty – Daniella O'Neill Garcia, Women's Tennis
Louisiana Tech – Alannah Rogers, Softball
Middle Tennessee – Abbie Lee, Women's Golf
UTEP – Emma Schuber, Beach Volleyball
WKU – Averi Cline, Women's Golf
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