WICHITA, Kan. - The KCAC announced the Men's and Women's Champions of Character team and members of the Champions of Character on Tuesday (Mar. 11) morning. Evangel's Carson Cavalier was honored by being named Evangel's MBB representative for the award, while Jazzy Kirby was selected as the Evangel WBB representative.

Committed to advancing character-driven athletics, the NAIA Champions of Character program aims to inspire student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans to hold high standards and embody what character truly means in a competitive arena. By keeping the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership at the heart of the athletics experience, the Champions of Character program empowers participants to change the culture of sport.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champions of Character awards are presented by IMA Financial Group, and are awarded to the student-athletes and team who best represent the mission of the Champions of Character Program.

Cavalier and Kirby, both seniors from Missouri, concluded their collegiate basketball careers late last month, after playing multiple years for Evangel. Both players earned the award by being held with high regard from their teammates and coaching staff and being nominated by their respective team.

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