BISMARCK - The presidents of the Dakota Athletic Conference have decided to not exclude Minot State University from postseason tournaments and awards as the university explores a move to NCAA Division II after meetings in Bismarck.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - University of Sioux Falls All-American defensive back Trevor Holleman (New Holland, S.D.) has been named the 2009 recipient of the prestigious A.O. Duer Award, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) office.

FAYETTE, Mo. – The construction of the new strength training facility in Central Methodist University's Mabee Athletic Facility has been completed, CMU Athletic Director and Vice President for Campus Life Ken Oliver announced.

The state-of-the-art weight room, which is more than 3,500-square feet, was part of the addition of the Mabee Athletic Facility at CMU. The equipment, furnished by Hammer Strength, features eight platforms, eight power racks, Olympic certified Werkson bumper plates, six ground-base machines, five multi-joint unilateral leg and hip machines, a four-way Life Fitness jungle, two sets of Crown Mats plyo boxes, 25 medicine and core balls, and dumbbells ranging from five to 100 pounds in 2.5-pound increments, as well as a J.B.L. sound system and two 50-inch flat screen TVs. To view photos of the weight room, visit www.centralmethodist.edu/cmathletics.

"This facility truly shows the commitment that we are putting into our athletes and athletic teams," CMU Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Nate Breland said. "It is fully functional for all of our teams, and will offer each athlete every advantage to enhance strength, speed and overall athletic performance."