The Big Ten on Tuesday recognized Maryland student athletes Anthony Papio and Malina Howard with honors that extended beyond their statistics, whether it be on the diamond or between the lines.

Papio, a former outfielder for the Terps baseball team, and Howard, who played on the women’s basketball squad, each received Outstanding Sportsmanship Awards.

After joining the Terps as a walk-on, Papio ended up playing in and winning the most career games in program history. The two-time Big Ten All-Academic selection also helped coach John Szefc’s team reach back-to-back Super Regionals in 2014 and 2015.

Maryland did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament this season, yet Papio continued to produce. The Olney native hit .261 and led the squad in triples (four) and stolen bases (eight).

Papio is pursuing a graduate degree in terrorism analysis.

Howard, who also won this award last season, earned Academic All-Conference honors each of her four seasons in College Park in addition to garnering other accolades for her work in the classroom. The 6-foot-4 center won the Elite 89 award last season for having the highest GPA at the Final Four. Last month, she received the Sally Sterling Byrd Award, given to a male and female member of the senior class.

On the court, Howard helped the Terps reach consecutive Final Fours and four conference titles. In 28 starts this season, the Twinsburg, Ohio, native averaged 5.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per game.

FRESHMEN ALL-AMERICANS

Collegiate Baseball Newspaper named Maryland second baseman Nick Dunn and outfielder Marty Costes to this season’s Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American team.

At least one Terps player has received this honor the past three seasons. Right-hander Mike Shawaryn and former second baseman Brandon Lowe made the squad in 2014 while shortstop Kevin Smith was

selected last year.

Dunn’s impact began immediately upon arriving in College Park, as the Sunbury, Pennsylvania, native started the Terps’ home opener and the 56 games that followed. His .300 bating average was the highest of any player with at least 50 at bats, and he also led the team with 68 hits and 16 doubles.

Costes, meanwhile, was the designated hitter and hit seventh in his first start of the season Feb. 27 against Rhode Island. The Baltimore native, who also saw time in the outfield, hit just .263 but led the Terps with nine home runs and 37 RBIs.

Both players will likely play significant roles next season as Maryland attempts to return to the NCAA Tournament.

FRESE HIRES GLOWACKI

Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese hired former student manager Joe Glowacki as the director of recruiting operations, according to a release Wednesday.

Glowacki, who graduated from this university with a bachelor’s degree in English in May, has been with the Terps throughout his time in College Park. As a senior last season, he served as the head manager.

“Coach Frese has established a program that is the gold standard in women’s basketball and to be a part of it is a dream come true for me,” Glowacki said in a release. “I know that the entire staff is deeply committed to success – for our players, for the program and for the University.”

Glowacki replaces former Director of Recruiting Operations Audrey Cunningham, who took an assistant coaching position at Stony Brook in May. He’ll be tasked with following up the Terps’ top-ranked 2016 recruiting class.

“Joe has completely earned this position,” Frese said in a release. “From the first day we met Joe, he’s always been about the program and willing to do whatever is needed. We’re really happy to keep him around.”