The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2026 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes.  The Siena Heights Men's Track and Field Program had five student-athletes earn this distinction.

In order to be nominated for the NAIA Scholar-Athlete, an individual must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport, and have attended one full year.

Earning the award for the Saints was:

Jacob Buchanan (2^nd time), junior, psychology major from Onsted, Michigan

Gabriel Iott (3^rd time), senior, exercise science major from Monroe, Michigan

Tyler Landis (3^rd time), senior, business management major and marketing and sales minor from Homer, Michigan

Kyler Pequet (1^st time), sophomore, business administration major from Napoleon, Michigan

Luke VanAssche (2^nd time), junior, biology major from Romulus, Michigan

For the full release from the NAIA, click HERE