The USA South Athletic Conference will once again give institutions the opportunity to spotlight student-athletes each Wednesday as a part of the Conference's #WhyD3Wednesday initiative. In its eighth year, #WhyD3Wednesday allows student-athletes to briefly explain why they chose to attend their Division III institution as well as share some of their favorite things in life. To view this week's submission, please see below and make sure to follow the hashtag #WhyD3Wednesday on the USA South's X (@usa_south) and Instagram (@usa_south) social media platforms throughout the year as League student-athletes share their stories.

Komla Akogo - Methodist University - Senior - Men's Track & Field
"I chose Division III athletics because of the flexibility of being able to compete as a collegiate athlete while having the ability to pursue my other passions and hobbies. Going into college I wasn’t planning on continuing sports but Methodist allowed me to do so while furthering my education."

K2's Favs:
Color: Blue
Food: Spaghetti
Animal: Cheetah
Movie: Us
Class: Physiology of Exercise
Pro Athlete: Kevin Durant
Hashtag: #supremetransparency