For his accomplishments in the classroom, D.J. Milligan has been honored by the NCAA with this year's Elite 88 award for Division II golf. The award was presented May 15 in Florence, Ala., site of the national championship.

The Elite 88 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating in the national championship for each of the NCAA's sports. Milligan, a red-shirt junior majoring in business, carries a 3.98 GPA.

Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above who have participated in their sport for at least two years.

The Otters are making their second appearance at the NCAA Division II men's golf championship, set to run May 16-20. Last year, the team finished 11th among the field of 15.

For more information on the Elite 88 award winners, click here.