LAKEWOOD, CO- The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) announced the annual winner of the Sportsmanship Cup on Thursday, and for the ninth consecutive year and thirteenth time overall, Colorado Christian has been honored with the award. 

The 13th cup for the Cougars is the most of any school in the RMAC since the award was introduced in the 2006-2007 season. 

The RMAC Sportsmanship Cup is designed to honor the institution which upholds the sportsmanship ideals held by the RMAC and the NCAA. The RMAC strives to promote sportsmanship and ethical conduct in every aspect of intercollegiate athletics. Student-athletes, coaches, administrators, officials, and spectators should act with respect and dignity as to uphold the integrity of themselves, their institutions, the NCAA, and intercollegiate athletics as a whole.

Voting for the award is done by institutional Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) team representatives and coaches. Voters consider the conduct of the student-athletes and coaches only.

"What a vote of confidence for our student athletes! To be recognized by our peers in this capacity is an honor we hold in high regard," Athletic Director Jon Poag said. 

Congratulations to all our student athletes and coaches for showing good sportsmanship throughout their respective sports to bring the cup home for the ninth year in a row!