Delta State University

Winner of the Charles S. Kerg Senior Student-Athlete of the Year Award.  The Yazoo City, Miss., native is a three-time All-Gulf South Conference selection and a four-time member of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team.

Pierce finished her senior campaign placing in the top 10 in every race for the Lady Statesmen, including a top 20 spot in the GSC Championships. She also headlined the GSC's All-Academic Cross Country Team for a third-straight year.

The business management major will graduate in May with honors, holding a cumulative 3.84 GPA.