University of Memphis Athletics
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Men’s & Women’s XC Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Recognition
Jan 30, 2023 | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis men's and women's cross country teams each earned 2022 UTSFCCCA All-Academic recognition, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced. In addition, men's distance athlete Payton Gleason earned 2022 USTFCCCA All-Academic honors as an individual.
In order for a team to qualify for all-academic recognition, it must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. The women's team combined for a 3.80 GPA while the men's team combined for a GPA of 3.41.
Gleason, a senior majoring in physical education/teacher education from Churchville, New York, received his honor for having a GPA of 3.25 or higher and finishing in the top-25 (or 10 percent) at the NCAA Regional Championships this fall. Overall, 124 men from 58 different institutions were honored for their efforts during the 2022 season.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Track & Field, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
In order for a team to qualify for all-academic recognition, it must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. The women's team combined for a 3.80 GPA while the men's team combined for a GPA of 3.41.
Gleason, a senior majoring in physical education/teacher education from Churchville, New York, received his honor for having a GPA of 3.25 or higher and finishing in the top-25 (or 10 percent) at the NCAA Regional Championships this fall. Overall, 124 men from 58 different institutions were honored for their efforts during the 2022 season.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Track & Field, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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