Santiago Bruni, Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

Santiago Bruni can be deemed as one of the most likeable and unassuming student-athletes to grace the Bethany College campus this season.  

It was highlighted with his election as the campus' Homecoming King. However, that is only scratching the surface of Bruni's impact. The double major in Sports Management and Marketing has been selected for multiple NCAA professional development programs, the Career in Sports Forum and the Leadership Forum.  

While earning his 3.89 grade point average, Bruni found time to intern with the Bethany College Athletic Department and at the Oglebay Resort as a Data Analyst. He was also a volunteer video analyst for Southport FC. Bruni has also helped with the Bethany College Soccer Camps and served as the chairperson for the Global Culture's Club and the Sports Studies Honor Society.  

On the field, he was a four-year starter and a key member of the 2021 Presidents Athletic Conference men's soccer champions. Primarily a defender, Bruni scored twice in his career, including a late goal against Saint Vincent this season that enabled the Bison to earn a tie.  

He will be attending West Liberty University to get his MBA with the future dream to work for an MLS franchise.