COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Four Towson University student-athletes earned recognition from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) this week as the quartet earned All-America honors from the organization.
 
Senior baseball pitcher Alex Cuas, senior sprinter/hurdler Megan Kelly from track and field, Shane Simpson, a redshirt sophomore on the football team and women's lacrosse defender Tianna Wallpher, each earned NSCA All-America plaudits.
 
The four Tiger standouts were nominated by strength and conditioning coach Justin Houng.
 
Below are the nominations submitted by Houng and Joe Alexander, a strength and conditioning professional intern at Towson, to the NSCA.
 
Alex Cuas (Baseball)
Alex has done a tremendous job this year with his training. He has battled many injuries during his college career, but his work ethic and dedication has never faltered. Alex was one of the top overall athletes in strength, speed, power and conditioning on the team. He boasted a 33-foot kneeling med ball throw, 30-foot triple broad jump and a 400-pound squat. There is no doubt that his hard work in training is what helped his performance on the field.
 
Megan Kelly (Outdoor Track & Field)
Megan has showed extreme dedication and effort in training this past year. She has battled various injuries through her college career but remained persistent in getting better every day. Not only does she give her all in the weight room, but also takes care of her body extremely well. She can power clean 185 pounds, squat 300 pounds and deadlift well over 300 pounds. Though she excels on the track and weight room, she is always trying to improve to be the best. This trait is what sets her apart from others and attributes to her success.
 
Shane Simpson (Football)
Shane demonstrates great effort, attitude and enthusiasm towards his physical preparation daily.
 
Tianna Wallpher (Women's Lacrosse)
Tianna has been a great leader both in the weight room and on the field. It is awesome to see her attack every training session with the highest level of intensity and dedication. She is the most well rounded on the team in terms of strength, speed and fitness. She not only pushed herself but also pushed her teammates to be great as well.
 
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