A sports-related picture with strong human interest or pictorial quality that celebrates the role athletics play in the lives of athletes and fans. Examples: The joy of victory or agony of defeat, fan reaction and interaction, athlete portraits.
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Award of Excellence: The Kick
November 3, 2016
Saluki sophomore guard Sean Lloyd kicks his leg into the air following a play near the conclusion of the Salukis' 72-67 victory against University of Missouri-St. Louis on Nov. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. The Philadelphia native became a Saluki last season following his high school basketball career at Mt. Zion Prep in Baltimore. Lloyd, who scored 11 points in his freshman season at SIU, scored a team high 13 points during the Salukis' victory against UMSL.