BYU collects USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors, five Cougars recognized

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recognized BYU women’s cross country as an All-Academic Team, while five Cougars earned individual All-Academic honors Thursday afternoon.

BYU collects USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors, five Cougars recognizedBYU collects USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors, five Cougars recognized
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NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recognized BYU women’s cross country as an All-Academic Team, while five Cougars earned individual All-Academic honors Thursday afternoon.

BYU posted a team GPA of 3.57 to earn the accolade, led by its All-Academic athletes.

USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes
Name Major
Riley Chamberlain Family Life: Human Development
Lexi Goff-Thompson Neuroscience
Jane Hedengren Undecided
Zariel Macchia Electrical Engineering
Taylor Rohatinsky Exercise Science

To qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must post a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. Student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and either finish in the top 25 or top 10 percent at the NCAA Regional Championships, or earn All-America honors at the NCAA Championships.

To view the full release, visit the USTFCCCA website.