Five Empire 8 Men’s and Six Women's Cross Country Teams Honored by the USTFCCCA For Academic Success in 2024

Men's Cross Country | 2/3/2025 10:09:54 AM

Empire 8 institutions Alfred University, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Geneseo, Houghton University, and St. John Fisher University men's and women's programs were named 2024 NCAA Division III All-Academic Teams, announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Utica University women's team also earned that honor.
 
In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, among other qualifiers.
 
On the women's side, St. John Fisher excelled in the classroom with a tremendous 3.7 GPA, while Houghton recorded an excellent 3.65 mark and Brockport finished with a 3.64 GPA. League champion Geneseo recorded a 3.5 mark, while Utica had a team GPA of 3.37 and Alfred compiled a 3.15 grade-point average.

The St. John FIsher men led all E8 men's institutions with a team GPA of 3.51, Houghton was right behind them with a 3.485 GPA. Alfred and 2024 E8 Champions Geneseo had an excellent 3.36 mark with Brockport close behind with 3.33.
 
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The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com.
 
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