NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Saginaw Valley State University men's cross country team earned 2011 Division II All-Academic Cross Country recognition as announced today (Feb. 13) by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Cardinals recorded a 3.25 cumulative team GPA.
A total of 80 institutions represent 19 conferences that compose the group. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference led all leagues with eight member institutions being named as All-Academic teams. The PSAC followed with seven.
Truman State reported the highest cumulative team GPA among men's Division II squads with a 3.71. Gannon was next at 3.60.
Three of the top five finishing teams at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships earned All-Academic status. Nine teams that qualified for the NCAA meet were among the honorees.
To qualify as a USTFCCCA All-Academic Cross Country Team, the team must have a cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or better and have compiled a score (finished at least five runners) at their respective NCAA regional championship.
Men's Cross Country Team Earns All-Academic Status
Posted: Feb 13, 2012