General | 3/5/2026 9:26:00 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics is proud to recognize the five Aggies who were recently awarded as NAIA Winter Scholar-Athletes.
 
Four Aggies from OPSU women's basketball earned the distinction, which was tied-fourth among Sooner Athletic Conference programs. Only John Brown, Nelson and Southwestern Christian University had more Scholar-Athletes on their women's basketball teams.
 
Panhandle State men's basketball was also recognized with one honoree.
 
To qualify as an NAIA Scholar-Athlete, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, appear on the eligibility certificate for their sport, and have attended their institution for at least one full year. This winter, nationwide, the list featured 3,143 student-athletes who met those rigorous standards.
 
2026 NAIA Winter Scholar Athletes
 
Women's Basketball: Gaby Uribe, Heidi Rodriguez, Lyric Carpenter, Tessa Kile
 
Men's Basketball: Mathieu Cardot
 
2026 NAIA Winter Scholar-Athletes List | OPSU Honors Page