USTFCCCA Women's Release

USTFCCCA Men's Release

NEW ORLEANS -- The Detroit men's and women's cross country teams were honored for their hard work in the classroom and their success on the course as the Titans were named one of the All-Academic Teams by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

It was the ninth-straight season that the men's program earned the accolade after posting a 3.41 GPA, a grade that was the highest among the four Horizon League teams on the academic list. UDM also had the highest GPA of any Division I team in the state of Michigan that was honored.

A total of 152 institutions represent 31 conferences that compose the group. The Big 12 led all conferences with 10 members earning All-Academic honors and was followed by the Big East which had nine listed.

Mississippi Valley State reported the highest cumulative GPA among All-Academic honorees with a 3.62. Southern Illinois followed with a 3.60.

The women's team earned the award for the third year in a row after the Titans compiled a 3.39 GPA. The GPA was the third highest out of the five conference teams honored and was also the second-best out of the four Division I Michigan schools that made the mark.

A total of 192 institutions represent 30 conferences that compose the group. The Big East led all conferences with 12 members earning All-Academic honors and was followed by the Big 12 and Big Ten who each placed 11 on the list.

Alabama reported the highest cumulative GPA among All-Academic honorees with a 3.88. Arkansas State and Missouri State were next in the category at 3.70.

For a team to be considered for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award, they must have competed and compiled a team score at an NCAA Regional Meet. The team must also have a minimum 3.00 team cumulative grade point average.