ARLINGTON – Seattle University's Julian Worn was named the Western Athletic Conference's Stan Bates Award winner for the 2023-24 academic year. Named in honor of former WAC Commissioner Stan Bates, the annual award is given to the WAC's top male and female scholar-athletes and recognizes athletic, academic and community accomplishments.
The winner is also endowed a $10,000 postgraduate scholarship. Worn is currently working in a postgraduate internship at the Allen Institute in the neural dynamics section of research.
"It's a great honor and a wonderful recognition for Julian to earn this award," said head coach Kristina Hollander. "I am extremely proud of him and there's really no one better to receive this award than Julian."
Worn is the second Redhawk ever to earn the Stan Bates Award, joining softball player Ally Choate, who earned the award in 2021.
"We are thrilled for this recognition of Julian's academic accomplishments," said Director of Athletics Shaney Fink. "This is another tremendous opportunity he has earned as he continues his academic journey."
Worn wrapped up his senior year with his third All-WAC award, earning Singles Second Team for the second straight year. Worn also earned Doubles First Team All-WAC in 2023 and was named All-WAC Honorable Mention in 2021. A 2024 CSC Academic All-District honoree, Worn earned WAC All-Academic every year at Seattle University as well. He earned the Rev. Edmund B. McNulty, S.J. Award from Seattle University's College of Science and Engineering for outstanding scholarship, leadership, and dedication.
In four years at Seattle University, Worn won 29 singles matches, including eight as a senior. He served as Seattle University's number one in singles for three years.
The winner is also endowed a $10,000 postgraduate scholarship. Worn is currently working in a postgraduate internship at the Allen Institute in the neural dynamics section of research.
"It's a great honor and a wonderful recognition for Julian to earn this award," said head coach Kristina Hollander. "I am extremely proud of him and there's really no one better to receive this award than Julian."
Worn is the second Redhawk ever to earn the Stan Bates Award, joining softball player Ally Choate, who earned the award in 2021.
"We are thrilled for this recognition of Julian's academic accomplishments," said Director of Athletics Shaney Fink. "This is another tremendous opportunity he has earned as he continues his academic journey."
Worn wrapped up his senior year with his third All-WAC award, earning Singles Second Team for the second straight year. Worn also earned Doubles First Team All-WAC in 2023 and was named All-WAC Honorable Mention in 2021. A 2024 CSC Academic All-District honoree, Worn earned WAC All-Academic every year at Seattle University as well. He earned the Rev. Edmund B. McNulty, S.J. Award from Seattle University's College of Science and Engineering for outstanding scholarship, leadership, and dedication.
In four years at Seattle University, Worn won 29 singles matches, including eight as a senior. He served as Seattle University's number one in singles for three years.
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