June 8, 2009
WACO, Texas -- University of the Southwest (N.M.) and Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Texas) were selected as the overall winners of the 2008-09 Red River Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Award as the programs with the coaches, players and administration that exhibited the best demeanor and conduct during the academic year.

Special recognition was given to the University of the Southwest (N.M.) for its men's programs and Bacone College (Okla.) for its women's programs. Awards were determined in voting by all RRAC athletic directors with USW and SAGU tying for the overall award. 

The RRAC Sportsmanship Award is given annually to the RRAC member institution that has displayed the highest level of sportsmanship including teamwork, fair play, respect for the game and conduct in competition. The school's sportsmanship must be apparent across multiple sports, on and off the field and in interaction with fellow member schools.

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