Alexis Brown, a track & field standout from Lenoir-Rhyne University, has been named the Division II Honda Athlete of the Year, as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.

Brown will be recognized alongside the Class of 2025 Honda Sports Award winners and the prestigious Honda Cup recipient on a live telecast airing Monday, June 30, 2025, at 7 PM ET on CBS Sports Network from New York City.

Brown, hailing from Mableton, Ga., capped an extraordinary junior season as one of the most decorated athletes in Division II track & field. The 2025 USTFCCCA DII National Track Athlete of the Year for both the indoor and outdoor seasons, Brown claimed three NCAA titles this year, winning the 100 and 200 meters outdoors and the 200 meters indoors, bringing her career total to eight national championships.

Brown set NCAA Division II records in the 100 and 200 meters (outdoor) as well as the 200 meters (indoor) and was named USTFCCCA Southeast Region Track Athlete of the Year and SAC Track Athlete of the Year for both seasons. She captured five SAC titles this year and now holds 14 conference titles overall.

A 14-time USTFCCCA All-American and the 2024 USTFCCCA Indoor Scholar Athlete of the Year, Brown has combined record-breaking speed with academic excellence, making her one of the most complete and dominant athletes in Division II.

“This is an incredible honor for Alexis,” stated Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Bob Braman. “This goes beyond her being the greatest sprinter in DII history. Today, she’s being recognized as one of the absolute great student-athletes in the entire NCAA. Lenoir Rhyne and all of her coaches are extremely proud of her.”

Finalists for the 2025 DII Honda Athlete of the Year included Amely Bochaton (Golf, Wingate), Emilee Boyer (Softball, West Texas A&M), Olivia Henneman-Dallape (Volleyball, Ferris State), Peyton Howell (Lacrosse, Tampa), Lauren Kiley (Cross Country, Grand Valley State), Luna Mertens (Swimming & Diving, Lynn), Tara Oper (Cal Poly Pomona), Ashleigh Simes (Tennis, Lee), Jady van Gils (Field Hockey, East Stroudsburg) and Nala Williams (Basketball, Cal State Dominguez Hills).

The CWSA, now in its 49th year, celebrates the nation’s top NCAA women athletes for their excellence in athletics, leadership, academics, and community service. Since its partnership began in 1986, Honda has provided more than $3.4 million in institutional grants to the universities of award winners and nominees, supporting the growth and success of women’s athletics programs.

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