(LEBANON, Ill., July 13)--McKendree University continued one of the most impressive streaks in NAIA athletics this year by winning the American Midwest Conference (AMC) President's Cup for a 10^th consecutive year in 2009-10.

"This is certainly a historic feat for our athletic program," said McKendree president Dr. James Dennis. "Winning the AMC President's Cup for 10 consecutive years speaks volumes for the caliber of student-athletes at our institution and the talents of our coaching staff. Our student-athletes work at a high level in the classroom and bring that work ethic, along with their athletic skill, onto the playing fields. Our coaches have done an outstanding job of helping our student-athletes build on their athletic talents while encouraging their growth academically and socially. It's a combination that has worked extremely well at McKendree, and we are truly proud of the accomplishments of the last decade."