NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its annual academic awards Thursday, with several Southern Conference teams and individuals honored.
 
Four men’s teams and six women’s teams were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams for posting cumulative team GPAs of at least 3.0, while 11 men and 10 women earned All-Academic Individual distinction. ETSU, Furman, Samford and Wofford each saw both their men’s and women’s teams honored, Mercer and Chattanooga were honored on the women's side. 
 
To qualify for USTFCCCA All-Academic honors, a student-athlete:
- Must have compiled a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, certifiable by either NCAA Faculty Rep or NCAA Compliance Coordinator or Registrar’s Office. Institutions utilizing a different GPA scale must convert the GPA to a 4.0 scale using the standard conversion method [GPA/Scale x 4.0].
- Must have completed at least two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters at the nominating institution.
- Athletic criteria for the award:

• For the indoor season: must have finished the season ranked in the top 96 in any championship individual event, or in the top 48 in any championship relay event, for the most recent indoor season, certifiable by their place on the NCAA Division I descending order lists on TFRRS for Indoor Track and Field (including performances achieved outside the qualifying window during the indoor season).

 
For the USTFCCCA's full release, click here.
 
2021 USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams (men)
ETSU
Furman
Samford
Wofford
 
2021 USTFCCCA All-Academic Individuals (men)
Phelani Maduwa, ETSU
Ryan Adams, Furman
Mason Coppi, Furman
Jake Ogden, Furman
Cameron Ponder, Furman
Evan Brooks, Samford
Ben Garner, Samford
Ty Kimblerlin, Samford
Michael McMahan, Samford
Jose Penalver, Samford
Jed Sisco, Samford
 
2021 USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams (women)
ETSU
Furman
Mercer
Samford
Chattanooga
Wofford
 
2021 USTFCCCA All-Academic Individuals (women)
Bethany Graham, Furman
Gabbi Jennings, Furman  
Emma Kuntz, Furman
Megan Marvin, Furman
Morayo Bhadmos, Samford
Maggie Johnston, Samford
Megan Dunn, Wofford
Kerrington Johnson, Wofford
Netanya Linares, Wofford
Destiny Shippy, Wofford