The Gate December 2018 | Page 15

STUDENT-ATHLETE ACCOLADES VERBAL COMMITMENTS KRISTINE YIN - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EGOR ZOTOV - MIAMI UNIVERSITY (OHIO) Congratulations Kristine on signing with Northwestern! This was always your dream school and your relentless pursuit of this goal has been inspiring to the younger students at BG. We wish you the best at Northwestern and look forward to sharing this journey with you. “Egor’s persistence in following his dreams are why he is signing with a school like Miami of Ohio,” said BGGA Senior Coach Nick Duffy. “He changed his game from an average junior golfer to a D1 prospect.” HIROSHI TAI - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (DI) and dedication to getting the best education and golf experience he can at college will take him a long way.” “I chose Georgia Tech because it is where I feel I have the best chance to accomplish my goals in golf and further my education, whilst having a great college experience,” said Hiroshi. “Hiroshi committing to a school like Georgia Tech shows the commitment he and his family have made on the course and in the classroom,” said BGGA Senior Coach Nick Duffy. “His hard work “Hiroshi defines excellence because every time he comes out to practice, he’s ready to train. He has his plan and is ready to work. When we’re on the course, he’s one of the best competitors in the group,” said Duffy. “We’re very proud of Hiroshi.” THE GATE | DECEMBER 2018 15