Oklahoma State University Athletics
Inaugural Cowboy Choice Awards Celebrates OSU Excellence
April 22, 2019 | Cowgirl Equestrian, General, Cowboy Basketball, Cowboy Golf, Cowgirl Softball, Cowgirl Basketball, Cowgirl Tennis, Cowboy Wrestling
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State student-athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters came together in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Monday night to celebrate an amazing year at the inaugural Cowboy Choice Awards.
Hosted by ESPN personality Maria Taylor, the Cowboy Choice Awards began with an orange-carpet entrance and culminated with an awards ceremony that celebrated the top performers and performances at OSU over the last year.
The NCAA champion Cowboy golf team, led by Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff, combined to take home five Cowboy Choice Awards, while Cowgirl softball star Vanessa Shippy won Female Athlete of the Year and Female Performance of the Year.
Longtime Cowboy supporter T. Boone Pickens was winner of the Difference-Maker Award, which was subsequently named in his honor after his contributions to the advancement of OSU athletics.
All awards were presented based on performances during the 2017-18 winter and spring sports and 2018-19 fall sports seasons. Below is the full list of awards and nominees. The bolded names reflect the Cowboy Choice Award winner in each category.
Male Athlete of the Year
The winner would have the best or most well-rounded stats on his team. This athlete(s) could be recognized on a conference team or nationally for their skills or talent.
Jeffrey Carroll, Basketball
Viktor Hovland, Golf
Hassan Abdi, Cross Country/Track and Field
Tylan Wallace, Football
Female Athlete of the Year
The winner would have the best or most well-rounded stats on her team. This athlete(s) could be recognized on a conference team or nationally for their skills or talent.
Vladica Babic/Sofia Blanco, Tennis
Emma Broze, Golf
Kaylee Jensen, Basketball
Vanessa Shippy, Softball
Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
The winner could be a rookie or redshirt, or in their first year of playing time. This prospect would have a significant impact on his team.
Matthew Wolff, Golf
Matt Kroon, Baseball
Isai Rodriguez, Cross Country/Track and Field
Boo Lewallen, Wrestling
Female Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
The winner could be a rookie or redshirt, or in their first year of playing time. This prospect would have a significant impact on her team.
Harley Huff, Equestrian
Sinclaire Johnson, Cross Country/Track and Field
Loryn Goodwin, Basketball
Sydney Pennington, Softball
Male Performance of the Year
The winner would have a standout performance in a single competition or game.
Zach Bauchou, Golf: A blowout 8-and-7 win over Alabama's Jonathan Hardee in the NCAA Championship final.
Trevor Boone, Baseball: Tied a school record with three home runs vs. Baylor.
Taylor Cornelius, Football: Accounted for six total TD in win over No. 6 West Virginia.
Viktor Hovland, Golf: Won the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Female Performance of the Year
The winner would have a standout performance in a single competition or game.
Loryn Goodwin, Basketball: 35 points and 10 rebounds at No. 6 Mississippi State.
Vanessa Shippy, Softball: Went 11-for-13 with six RBI and nine runs scored to start the season.
Distance Medley Relay Team, Women's Track and Field: Sixth place finish at NCAAs.
Jaden Hobbs, Basketball: Made 8-of-9 three-pointers in an NCAA win over Syracuse.
Men's Team of the Year
This team would have the most successful year. It would have either won or competed at the top of its conference or have been successful in the post season.
Baseball
Cross Country
Golf
Wrestling
Women's Team of the Year
This team would have the most successful year. It would have either won or competed at the top of its conference or have been successful in the post season.
Equestrian
Basketball
Cross Country
Tennis
Male Hustle Award
The winner may not get playing time in competition, but works hard, both on and off the field. All nominations for this award are done by the coaches.
Jonce Blaylock, Wrestling
Walker Reed, Football
Luke Hammond, Tennis
Chase Burgess, Baseball
Female Hustle Award
The winner may not get playing time in competition, but works hard, both on and off the field. All nominations for this award are done by the coaches.
Maddie Blasko, Soccer
Cassidy Watters, Equestrian
Emma Whitaker, Golf
Catherine Gulihur, Tennis
Men's Team Upset of the Year
This team's performance led to a significant upset over an opponent.
Baseball sweeps No. 18 Oklahoma
Football takes down No. 6 Texas
Basketball stops No. 4 Oklahoma
Tennis beats No. 13 Mississippi State
Women's Team Upset of the Year
This team's performance led to a significant upset over an opponent.
Basketball shuts down No. 7 UCLA
Soccer stuns No. 4 Florida
Softball takes Out No. 7 Arizona
Tennis knocks off No. 3 Florida
Volunteer Team of the Year
The winning team has volunteered the most for community service opportunities.
Women's Tennis
Equestrian
Men's Basketball
Soccer
Coach of the Year
This coach could have the most successful season, OR could turn the team around and have a significant impact on the program.
Alan Bratton, Men's Golf
Dave Smith, Men's and Women's Cross Country
Larry Sanchez, Equestrian
Mike Boynton, Men's Basketball
Difference-Maker Award
The winner has contributed to and supported in the advancement of OSU athletics.
Boone Pickens
Hosted by ESPN personality Maria Taylor, the Cowboy Choice Awards began with an orange-carpet entrance and culminated with an awards ceremony that celebrated the top performers and performances at OSU over the last year.
The NCAA champion Cowboy golf team, led by Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff, combined to take home five Cowboy Choice Awards, while Cowgirl softball star Vanessa Shippy won Female Athlete of the Year and Female Performance of the Year.
Longtime Cowboy supporter T. Boone Pickens was winner of the Difference-Maker Award, which was subsequently named in his honor after his contributions to the advancement of OSU athletics.
All awards were presented based on performances during the 2017-18 winter and spring sports and 2018-19 fall sports seasons. Below is the full list of awards and nominees. The bolded names reflect the Cowboy Choice Award winner in each category.
Male Athlete of the Year
The winner would have the best or most well-rounded stats on his team. This athlete(s) could be recognized on a conference team or nationally for their skills or talent.
Jeffrey Carroll, Basketball
Viktor Hovland, Golf
Hassan Abdi, Cross Country/Track and Field
Tylan Wallace, Football
Female Athlete of the Year
The winner would have the best or most well-rounded stats on her team. This athlete(s) could be recognized on a conference team or nationally for their skills or talent.
Vladica Babic/Sofia Blanco, Tennis
Emma Broze, Golf
Kaylee Jensen, Basketball
Vanessa Shippy, Softball
Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
The winner could be a rookie or redshirt, or in their first year of playing time. This prospect would have a significant impact on his team.
Matthew Wolff, Golf
Matt Kroon, Baseball
Isai Rodriguez, Cross Country/Track and Field
Boo Lewallen, Wrestling
Female Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
The winner could be a rookie or redshirt, or in their first year of playing time. This prospect would have a significant impact on her team.
Harley Huff, Equestrian
Sinclaire Johnson, Cross Country/Track and Field
Loryn Goodwin, Basketball
Sydney Pennington, Softball
Male Performance of the Year
The winner would have a standout performance in a single competition or game.
Zach Bauchou, Golf: A blowout 8-and-7 win over Alabama's Jonathan Hardee in the NCAA Championship final.
Trevor Boone, Baseball: Tied a school record with three home runs vs. Baylor.
Taylor Cornelius, Football: Accounted for six total TD in win over No. 6 West Virginia.
Viktor Hovland, Golf: Won the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Female Performance of the Year
The winner would have a standout performance in a single competition or game.
Loryn Goodwin, Basketball: 35 points and 10 rebounds at No. 6 Mississippi State.
Vanessa Shippy, Softball: Went 11-for-13 with six RBI and nine runs scored to start the season.
Distance Medley Relay Team, Women's Track and Field: Sixth place finish at NCAAs.
Jaden Hobbs, Basketball: Made 8-of-9 three-pointers in an NCAA win over Syracuse.
Men's Team of the Year
This team would have the most successful year. It would have either won or competed at the top of its conference or have been successful in the post season.
Baseball
Cross Country
Golf
Wrestling
Women's Team of the Year
This team would have the most successful year. It would have either won or competed at the top of its conference or have been successful in the post season.
Equestrian
Basketball
Cross Country
Tennis
Male Hustle Award
The winner may not get playing time in competition, but works hard, both on and off the field. All nominations for this award are done by the coaches.
Jonce Blaylock, Wrestling
Walker Reed, Football
Luke Hammond, Tennis
Chase Burgess, Baseball
Female Hustle Award
The winner may not get playing time in competition, but works hard, both on and off the field. All nominations for this award are done by the coaches.
Maddie Blasko, Soccer
Cassidy Watters, Equestrian
Emma Whitaker, Golf
Catherine Gulihur, Tennis
Men's Team Upset of the Year
This team's performance led to a significant upset over an opponent.
Baseball sweeps No. 18 Oklahoma
Football takes down No. 6 Texas
Basketball stops No. 4 Oklahoma
Tennis beats No. 13 Mississippi State
Women's Team Upset of the Year
This team's performance led to a significant upset over an opponent.
Basketball shuts down No. 7 UCLA
Soccer stuns No. 4 Florida
Softball takes Out No. 7 Arizona
Tennis knocks off No. 3 Florida
Volunteer Team of the Year
The winning team has volunteered the most for community service opportunities.
Women's Tennis
Equestrian
Men's Basketball
Soccer
Coach of the Year
This coach could have the most successful season, OR could turn the team around and have a significant impact on the program.
Alan Bratton, Men's Golf
Dave Smith, Men's and Women's Cross Country
Larry Sanchez, Equestrian
Mike Boynton, Men's Basketball
Difference-Maker Award
The winner has contributed to and supported in the advancement of OSU athletics.
Boone Pickens
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