COMMERCE, Texas – Saturday marked the culmination of four years of determination and hard work as 11 A&M-Commerce student-athletes receive their diplomas. Three teams had at least one athlete graduate during the weekend's fall commencement at The Field House.
 
Lion football had eight student-athletes receive their degree, including Matt Claggett, who graduated Magna Cum Laude. Also included was a pair of graduates from women's basketball with Sara Blair graduating Cum Laude.
 
Complete List of Lion graduates in Fall 2013 ceremony:
 
Women's Basketball
Sara Blair Cum Laude (3.5-3.69) Computer Information Systems concentration 8-12 Teacher Certification and Minor in Coaching Athletics
Danielle Dixon – Human Performance with concentration in Motor Behavior/Biomechanics Track and minor in Interdisciplinary Studies
 
Football
JT Bates – General Studies
Alan Beatty – Psychology with a minor in Counseling
Matt Claggett Magna Cum Laude (3.7-3.89) -Human Performance with concentration in Motor Behavior/Biomechanics Track and minor in  Interdisciplinary Studies
Maurice DuPont – Masters in Counseling Former football player and Graduate Student for Athletic Academic Services
Jarrett Golightly – Health with concentration in All-Level Certification
Danny Mason – Criminal Justice
Tyler Rawlings -  History with a minor in Coaching Athletics
Tim Brooks – Masters in Education Graduate Assistant for Football
 
Women's Soccer
Tracey Rogers – Human Performance with concentration in Exercise Physiology and minor in Interdisciplinary Studies