Cedarville University Yellow Jackets

ATHLETE
2006-07

Inducted September 30, 2022

Aker had a profound impact in Yellow Jacket golf upon transferring from nearby Wittenberg University.

A native of Springfield, Ohio, he immediately became Cedarville’s No. 1 golfer and set the school’s single-season scoring record of 73.61 in his first year.

Aker broke the program’s mark for 18 holes when he carded a five-under par 67 in the Ohio Dominican Classic.

He graduated as the Jackets’ all-time leader in scoring average at 74.72 strokes per 18 holes.

Aker was a two-time NCCAA All-American, was twice named to the PING NAIA All-Region Team, and was a two-time NAIA and NCCAA Scholar-Athlete.

Scott and his wife, Libby (Short), who is a former Lady Jacket volleyball player, reside in Springfield with their four boys.

He is a lieutenant in the Ohio State Highway Patrol where he has served for 13 years.

• 2006, 2007 NCCAA All-American
• 2006, 2007 PING NAIA All-Region Team
• 2006, 2007 NAIA Scholar-Athlete
• 2006, 2007 NCCAA Scholar-Athlete
• 2007 All-American Mideast Conference Team
• CU’s all-time leader in career scoring average (74.72)
• Single season #2 scoring average (73.61)
• Lowest 18-hole score in school history, 67 (-5)
• Shot 68 (-4) twice and 69 (-3) twice