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2024-25 SAAC Cup, Presented by ISG, Award Winner - Bemidji State
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WAYNE, Neb. – Bemidji State University was announced the winner of the NSIC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Cup, presented by ISG. BSU SAAC was presented the award during the joint dinner of student-athletes and the NSIC Board of Directors at the NSIC SAAC Summit, which is taking place Sunday-Tuesday on the campus of Wayne State College. 

The NSIC SAAC Cup, a traveling trophy, is awarded annually at the NSIC SAAC Summit. Institutions receive points throughout the year based on the criteria within the categories below. The winner is the institutional SAAC with the most points accumulated during the academic year (September 1-May 1). The points must be achieved in each category to be eligible to win the NSIC SAAC Cup.

Bemidji State scored  25,429 points to finish 179 points ahead of second place, and last year's winner, Minnesota State University Moorhead (25,250). 
 
NSIC SAAC Cup Final Standings  
1 Bemidji State        25,429
2 MSU Moorhead        25,250
3 Augustana        23,875
4 Wayne State        17,091
5 Minnesota State           9,650
6 Southwest Minnesota State           9,550
7 St. Cloud State           8,201
8 Concordia-St. Paul           6,625
9 UMary           6,515
10 Minot State           6,413
11 Minnesota Crookston           6,028
12 Minnesota Duluth           6,005
13 Winona State           4,875
14 Sioux Falls           4,600
15 Northern State           4,300

Categories and Criteria:
 
Make-A-Wish Participation. Make-A-Wish: 1/2 point for every dollar raised up to $1,750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter.
Financial Contributions To Worthy Causes: 1/2 point for every dollar raised up to $1,750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter.
NSIC SAAC Meetings: 250 points for each attendee (max of 3) at SAAC Summit. Receive 50 points for each participant (max of 3) on NSIC SAAC Zoom Meetings.
Campus SAAC Meetings: Receive 100 points for campus SAAC meetings (max of 2/month). Receive an additional 50 points per meeting for engaging campus/community leaders.
SAAC Legislative Grid: Receive 250 points for completing/returning on time. Receive an additional 250 points for meeting with President/Chancellor AND FAR to review proposed legislation.
NSIC SAAC Initiatives: Receive 500 points for NSIC SAAC organized initiatives (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness/Green Bandana Project, It's a Slam Dunk-Don't Drive Drunk, Life After College).
Other projects: Receive 250 points for SAAC-organized community service/engagement projects that occur during the academic year.
 
 
2023-24 SAAC Cup, Presented by ISG, Award Winner - MSU Moorhead
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For Immediate Release
Sunday, May 19, 2024
NSIC Media Relations
NSIC SAAC Cup
 
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead was announced the winner of the NSIC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Cup, presented by ISG. MSU Moorhead SAAC members were presented the award during the joint dinner of student-athletes and the NSIC Board of Directors at the NSIC SAAC Summit. The NSIC SAAC Summit is taking place Sunday-Tuesday on the campus of MSU Moorhead. 

The NSIC SAAC Cup, a traveling trophy, is awarded annually at the NSIC SAAC Summit. Institutions receive points throughout the year based on the criteria within the categories below. The winner is the institutional SAAC with the most points accumulated during the academic year (September 1-May 1). The points must be achieved in each category to be eligible to win the NSIC SAAC Cup.

MSU Moorhead, which finished second a year ago, scored 17,428 points to finish 1,010 points ahead of second place, and last year's winner, Wayne State (16, 418). 
 
NSIC SAAC Cup Final Standings  
  1. MSU Moorhead
 17,428
  1. Wayne State
 16,418
  1. Augustana
 12,475
  1. Bemidji State
 11,987
  1. SMSU
   9,350
  1. UMD
   9,044
  1. St. Cloud State
   7,179
  1. UMARY
   6,226
  1. Winona State
   6,043
  1. Minnesota Crookston
   5,984
  1. Minot State
   5,480
  1. Northern State
   5,400
  1. Sioux Falls
   4,821
  1. Minnesota State
   4,800
  1. Concordia-St. Paul
   3,100
 

Categories and Criteria:
 
Make-A-Wish Participation. Make-A-Wish: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter.
Financial Contributions To Worthy Causes: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter
NSIC SAAC Meetings: 250 points for each attendee (max of 3) at SAAC Summit. Receive 50 points for each participant (max of 3) on NSIC SAAC Zoom Meetings.
Campus SAAC Meetings: Receive 100 points for campus SAAC meetings (max of 2/month). Receive an additional 50 points per meeting for engaging campus/community leaders.
SAAC Legislative Grid: Receive 250 points for completing/returning on time. Receive an additional 250 points for meeting with President/Chancellor AND FAR to review proposed legislation.
NSIC SAAC Initiatives: Receive 500 points for NSIC SAAC organized initiatives (Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness/Green Bandana Project, It's a Slam Dunk-Don't Drive Drunk, It's on Us/One Love Foundation).
Other projects: Receive 250 points for SAAC-organized community service/engagement projects that occur during the academic year.

2022-23 SAAC Cup, Presented by ISG, Award Winner - Wayne State
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Sunday, May 21, 2023
 
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Wayne State College was announced the winner of the NSIC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Cup, presented by ISG. Wayne State was presented the award during the joint dinner of student-athletes and the NSIC Board of Directors at the NSIC SAAC Summit. The NSIC SAAC Summit is taking place Sunday-Tuesday on the campus of Concordia University, St. Paul.

The NSIC SAAC Cup, a traveling trophy, is awarded annually at the NSIC SAAC Summit. Institutions receive points throughout the year based on the criteria within the categories below. The winner will be the institutional SAAC with the most points accumulated by the end of the academic year (September 1-May 1). The points must be achieved in each category to be eligible to win the NSIC SAAC Cup.

Wayne State, which also won the award in 2018-19, scored 21,107 points and finished 4,120 points ahead of second place, MSU Moorhead (16,987). Last year's winner, Minnesota Duluth, finished third with 12,406 points.  
 
NSIC SAAC Cup Final Standings  
 
Rk School  Points
1 Wayne State 21,107
2 MSU Moorhead 16,987
3 Minnesota Duluth 12,406
4 University of Mary 11,348
5 Bemidji State 11,212
6 St. Cloud State 9,545
7 Upper Iowa 7,619
8 Minot State 6,950
9 Minnesota State 6,600
10 Winona State 6,323
11 Northern State 5,550
12 Concordia-St. Paul 5,114
13 Minnesota Crookston 5,067
14 Sioux Falls 4,300
15 SMSU 2,950
16 Augustana 1,450
Categories and Criteria:
 
Make-A-Wish Participation. Make-A-Wish: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter.
Financial Contributions To Worthy Causes: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter
NSIC SAAC Meetings: 250 points for each attendee (max of 3) at SAAC Summit. Receive 50 points for each participant (max of 3) on NSIC SAAC Zoom Meetings.
Campus SAAC Meetings: Receive 100 points for campus SAAC meetings (max of 2/month). Receive an additional 50 points per meeting for engaging campus/community leaders.
SAAC Legislative Grid: Receive 250 points for completing/returning on time. Receive an additional 250 points for meeting with President/Chancellor AND FAR to review proposed legislation.
NSIC SAAC Initiatives: Receive 500 points for NSIC SAAC organized initiatives (Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness/Green Bandana Project, It's a Slam Dunk-Don't Drive Drunk, It's on Us/One Love Foundation).
Other projects: Receive 250 points for SAAC-organized community service/engagement projects that occur during the academic year.

2022-23 SAAC Cup, Presented by ISG, Standings (4/25/23)
 
RK  Team Points
1 WSC 10850
2 SCSU 7000
3 MINOT 5250
4 MSU 4950
5 UIU 4700
6 NSU 4500
7 BSU 4050
8 UMC 4000
9 UMARY 3800
10 MSUM 3150
11 USF 3100
11 WSU 3100
13 CSP 2050
14 UMD 1500
15 AU 1250
16 SMSU 1000


2021-22 SAAC Cup, Presented by ISG, Award Winner - UMD
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WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth was announced the winner of the NSIC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Cup, presented by ISG.  UMD was presented the award during the joint dinner of student-athletes and the NSIC Board of Directors at the NSIC SAAC Summit. The NSIC SAAC Summit is taking place Sunday-Tuesday on the campus of Winona State University.

The NSIC SAAC Cup, a traveling trophy, is awarded annually at the NSIC SAAC Summit. Institutions receive points throughout the year based on the criteria within the categories below. The winner will be the institutional SAAC with the most points accumulated by the end of the academic year (September 1-May 1). The points must be achieved in each category to be eligible to win the NSIC SAAC Cup.

Minnesota Duluth, which also won the inaugural award in 2017-18, scored 18,774 points, finished 5,541 points ahead of second place, Wayne State (13,233). Highlights of UMD's year included winning the 2022 NCAA Division II Award of Excellence for the Green Bandana Project and Mental Health Awareness Games. Minnesota Duluth student-athletes worked together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, supporting those struggling with mental illness and suicidal thoughts, and spreading mental health resources. Mental health advocates display a green bandana on their bookbag to show support to anyone feeling impacted by mental health. 
 
NSIC SAAC Cup Final Standings  
 
1 Minnesota Duluth 18774
2 Wayne State 13233
3 MSU Moorhead 8330
4 Minnesota State 6968
5 Winona State 6903
6 University of Mary 6865
7 Upper Iowa 6775
8 SMSU 6000
9 Northern State 5450
10 Minnesota Crookston 5317
11 Minot State 5017
12 Sioux Falls 4750
13 Bemidji State 4600
14 St. Cloud State 4500
15 Augustana 3850
16 Concordia-St. Paul  3800

Categories and Criteria:
 
Make-A-Wish Participation. Make-A-Wish: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter.
Financial Contributions To Worthy Causes: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter
NSIC SAAC Meetings: 250 points for each attendee (max of 3) at SAAC Summit. Receive 50 points for each participant (max of 3) on NSIC SAAC Zoom Meetings.
Campus SAAC Meetings: Receive 100 points for campus SAAC meetings (max of 2/month). Receive an additional 50 points per meeting for engaging campus/community leaders.
SAAC Legislative Grid: Receive 250 points for completing/returning on time. Receive an additional 250 points for meeting with President/Chancellor AND FAR to review proposed legislation.
NSIC SAAC Initiatives: Receive 500 points for NSIC SAAC organized initiatives (Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness/Green Bandana Project, It's a Slam Dunk-Don't Drive Drunk, It's on Us/One Love Foundation).
Other projects: Receive 250 points for SAAC-organized community service/engagement projects that occur during the academic year.
 


2020-21 SAAC Cup Standings - NOT AWARDED DUE TO COVID

2019-20 SAAC Cup Standings - NOT AWARDED DUE TO COVID
As of 12/11/19
Rk Institutions Points
1 Wayne State 4050
2 Northern State 3500
3 SMSU 3300
4 Minnesota State 3100
Upper Iowa 3100
6 Minnesota Duluth 2850
Winona State 2850
8 UMary 2800
9 Minnesota Crookston 2750
10 St. Cloud State 2450
11 Bemidji State 2350
12 Concordia-St. Paul 2200
13 Sioux Falls 1800
14 MSU Moorhead 1050
15 Minot State 900
Augustana 900


2018-19 NSIC SAAC Cup
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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Wayne State College was the winner of the second annual NSIC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Cup. WSC was presented the award during the joint meeting of student-athletes and the NSIC Board of Directors at the NSIC SAAC Summit. The NSIC SAAC Summit is taking place Monday-Wednesday on the campus of Northern State University.

Wayne State, which finished in second place in last year's standings, scored 9056 points, defeating second place St. Cloud State (8955) by 101 points and third place UMD (7750) by 1306 points. Highlights of WSC’s year included raising nearly $4000 for Make-A-Wish, their highest total ever and not only participating in all three NSIC SAAC initiatives, but also doing seven other campus/community events throughout the year.

The NSIC SAAC Cup, a traveling trophy, that is awarded annually at the SAAC Summit. Institutions receive points throughout the year based on the criteria within the categories below. The winner will be the institutional SAAC with the most points accumulated by the end of the academic year (September 1-May 1). The points must be achieved in each category to be eligible to win the NSIC SAAC Cup.

NSIC SAAC Cup Final Standings
Rk School Points
1. Wayne State 9056
2. St. Cloud State 8955
3. Minnesota Duluth 7750
4. Winona State 6764
5. Northern State 6300
6. Upper Iowa 6213
7. SMSU 6175
8. Sioux Falls 6075
9. MSU Moorhead 5473
10. Concordia-St. Paul 5308
11. Bemidji State 4820
12. Minnesota State 4400
13. Minnesota Crookston 3907
14. Augustana 2703
15. UMary 2335
16. Minot State 2323

Categories and Criteria:

Make-A-Wish Participation. Make-A-Wish: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter.
Financial Contributions To Worthy Causes: 1/2 point for every $ raised up to $1750 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter
NSIC SAAC Meetings: 250 points for each attendee (max of 3) at SAAC Summit. Receive 50 points for each participant (max of 3) on SAAC Conference Calls.
Campus SAAC Meetings: Receive 100 points for campus SAAC meetings (max of 2/month). Receive an additional 50 points per meeting for engaging campus/community leaders.
SAAC Legislative Grid: Receive 250 points for completing/returning on time. Receive an additional 250 points for meeting with President/Chancellor AND FAR.
NSIC SAAC Initiatives: Receive 500 points for NSIC SAAC organized initiatives (Mental Health Awareness, It's a Slam Dunk, Don't Drive Drunk, It's on Us)
Other projects: Receive 250 points for SAAC-organized community service/engagement projects that occur during academic year



 
2017-18 NSIC SAAC Cup
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WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth was the winner of the inaugural NSIC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Cup.  UMD was presented the award during the joint meeting of student-athletes and the NSIC Board of Directors at the NSIC SAAC Summit. The NSIC SAAC Summit is taking place Monday-Wednesday on the campus of Winona State University.
 
UMD scored 7180 points, defeating second place Wayne State (7018) by 162 points and third place St. Cloud (7000) by 180 points. Highlights of UMD’s year included raising $3,379 for Make-A-Wish, participating in all three NSIC SAAC Initiatives, engaging their campus community in their regular SAAC meetings and holding a meeting with Chancellor Lynn Black to discuss proposed NCAA legislation. 
 
The NSIC SAAC Cup, a traveling trophy, will be awarded annually at the SAAC Summit. Institutions receive points throughout the year based on the criteria within the categories below. The winner will be the institutional SAAC with the most points accumulated by the end of the academic year (September 1-May 1). The points must be achieved in each category to be eligible to win the NSIC SAAC Cup.

Categories and Criteria:
 
Make-A-Wish Participation.  Receive ½ point for every dollar raised up to $1,499 and 1 point for every dollar raised thereafter ($1,500 and up) for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Funds shall be donated to the NCAA national office or local chapter via the required forms.

NSIC SAAC Meetings.  Receive 250 points for each attendee (a maximum of three) at NSIC SAAC Summit.   Receive 50 points for each participant (maximum of three) on SAAC conference calls. 

Campus SAAC Meetings.  Receive 100 points for campus SAAC meetings (a maximum of two per month).  A formal agenda and/or minutes from each meeting should be kept on file with the SAAC advisor.  Receive 50 additional points per meeting for engaging campus and/or community leaders.

SAAC Legislative Grid.  Receive 250 points for completing the NCAA SAAC Legislative Grid and returning it to the NSIC Division II National SAAC representative by the required due date.  Receive 250 additional points for meeting with institution President/Chancellor AND Faculty Athletic Representative to review proposed legislation.

NSIC SAAC Initiatives.  Receive 500 points for NSIC SAAC organized initiatives.  Initiatives include: Mental Health Awareness, It’s A Slam Dunk- Don’t Drive Drunk and It’s on Us.  A description of all events and a list of participants should be kept on file with the campus SAAC advisor.

Other Community Service/Engagement Projects.  Receive 250 points for SAAC-organized community service/engagement projects that occur during the academic year.  A description of all events and a list of participants should be kept on file with the campus SAAC advisor.  
 
2017-18 NSIC SAAC Cup Final Standings
1.  Minnesota Duluth 7180
2.  Wayne State 7018
3.  St. Cloud State 7000
4.  Northern State 6750
5.  Winona State 6701
6.  Upper Iowa 6666
7.  Sioux Falls 5018
8.  SMSU 4900
9.  Augustana 4853
10.  Bemidji State 4415
11.  Minnesota State 4150
12.  MSU Moorhead 4069
13.  Concordia-St. Paul 3897
14.  University of Mary 3500
15.  Minot State 3386
16.  Minnesota Crookston 2500
 
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