Rivera Granted CUSA's Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship

DALLAS – Tianna Rivera was granted Conference USA’s Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship, the conference office announced Thursday afternoon. Rivera is one of just 10 recipients around the league to earn the honor. 

“This marks the 17th year the award has been named after Dr. Jim Castañeda, who served Rice for 46 years as an educator, coach and Faculty Athletics Representative before he passed in 2008. Every season, CUSA grants a $4,000 scholarship to distinguished graduates selected by the league’s Faculty Athletics Representatives and approved by the Conference USA Board of Directors,” said Conference USA. 

The forward led the team in goals scored with seven, tied for fifth in CUSA while six of those goals came versus CUSA opponents. Her seven scores were the most of any Owl since Macie Rainwater in 2021. She scored the game-winning goal in 3-0 win over future CUSA champions, FIU.

Source: ksuowls.com
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