Donovan Mathena

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MEMPHIS LINEBACKER NAMED GO BOWLING

MILITARY BOWL STEM SCHOLAR-ATHLETE

University of Memphis linebacker Donovan Mathena, a redshirt sophomore majoring in health sciences, has been named a Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete.

Mathena, who is from Collierville, Tenn., has a 3.8 grade-point average and has been named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. He is on track to graduate this spring after just six college semesters and aspires to go to nursing school. He wants to work as a nurse anesthetist.

“True greatness is measured by discipline and determination shown in the classroom,” said Carol Mahalitc, Mathena’s academic advisor. “Donovan exemplifies what it means to succeed both academically and athletically, proving that excellence knows no boundaries. Donovan is the type of student that makes my job rewarding.”

The Go Bowling Military Bowl is proud to announce the members of the fourth annual STEM Scholar-Athlete Program, recognizing some of the brightest minds competing on the gridiron in the ACC and the American Athletic Conference.

“The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors an amazing group of young men who truly showcase what it means to be a student-athlete,” Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. “We are thrilled to honor this group of talented players for their success on and off the field while continually challenging themselves in the classroom.”

The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Athletic Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Go Bowling Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.

The two players whose teams compete in the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl will be recognized at the game, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Kickoff is at 5:45 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN. Bowl tickets are on sale now. A donation will be made in the name of these two players to their respective school’s general scholarship fund.