Derrick Simmonds, senior guard, was named to the men's All-KCAC Champions of Character Team. Bre Selves, junior guard, was named to the women's All-KCAC Champions of Character Team. This award is given to student-athletes that make good choices in all aspects of their life and reflect the true spirit of competition. Student-athletes voted to The Champion of Character Team have demonstrated the core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership.

Criteria for being selected for the All-KCAC Champion of Character Award are:

• Identified as a full-time student in good standing
• Be currently participating in a varsity intercollegiate program
• One full academic year of full-time status and participation in the varsity intercollegiate sport program
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Students may be nominated and receive the COC Award up to 3 times during their career, provided the above criteria are met

All athletes are nominated by their team's head coach.