Rockhurst men's soccer senior Sam McIntosh was named the Hawks' 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award honoree, the league office announced Wednesday (Nov. 4).

McIntosh was one of 15 men's soccer student-athletes across the conference recognized for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, ethical behavior and good citizenship both on and off the field.

The James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award recognizes student-athletes who have distinguished themselves through their conduct in competition while maintaining good academic standing and demonstrating positive citizenship outside of athletics.

As Rockhurst's representative, McIntosh is now eligible to be selected as one of the university's two overall James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award winners, which will be announced at the conclusion of the academic year.

The recognition follows a 2026 campaign in which Rockhurst earned the No. 8 seed in the GLVC Championship Tournament. The Hawks finished the regular season with a 6-7-4 overall record and a 5-5-4 mark in conference play before falling 1-0 to top-seeded and nationally ranked Lincoln in the GLVC Quarterfinals.

Rockhurst's postseason appearance continued the program's tradition of competing in the GLVC Championship Tournament, while McIntosh's recognition highlighted the Hawks' commitment to sportsmanship and character beyond the playing field.