INDIVIDUALS: MEN | WOMEN
TEAMS: MEN | WOMEN
63 Athletes, 18 Programs Recognized.
MANSFIELD, Mass. – Last week the Northeast-10 had 63 cross country student-athletes and 18 different programs earn U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic honors for their success in the classroom and in competition.
Teams qualified by earning a cumulative team GPA of at least a 3.0. Overall, 10 different NE10 institutions were represented - including 10 women's cross country programs that secured All-Academic honors. Southern New Hampshire posted the fifth-highest GPA of any women's program in the nation with a 3.82 GPA. Bentley (3.39), Southern Connecticut (3.38) and Assumption (3.37) rounded out the top four programs.
On the men's side, eight NE10 programs earned All-Academic honors, led by Bentley which totaled a 3.44 GPA. Adelphi (3.38), AIC (3.37) and Stonehill (3.3) rounded out the top four in the Conference.
In order to qualify for individual All-Academic distinction, student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-30 percent of their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers.
SNHU had a league-high seven selections on the women's side, while NE10 champion American International and Stonehill tied with five honorees each. Among men's teams, Franklin Pierce and Stonehill both had a league-best five athletes recognized. Adelphi and NE10 champion American International each added four.
For a full list of honorees, please see below.
USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams
Adelphi – Men, Women
AIC – Men, Women
Assumption – Men, Women
Bentley – Men, Women
Franklin Pierce – Men, Women
New Haven – Women
Saint Anselm – Men, Women
SCSU – Men, Women
SNHU – Women
Stonehill – Men, Women
USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes
MEN
Adelphi (4): Matthew Gemma, Nicholas Nanan, Jake Orfano, Gabriel Silva
AIC (4): Jason Beaver, Callum Elson, Charles Guigon, Titus Kiptoo
Assumption (2): Tommy Lucey, Claudio Rocha
Bentley (2): Sam Capobianco, Nick Ondr
Franklin Pierce (5): William Aylward, Tad Darrah, Riley Fenoff, Wondu Summa, Sebastien Vicary
Saint Anselm (1): Alex Horan
SCSU (3): Jalen Coleman, Stephen Fengler, Christopher LeBeau
SNHU (1): Luke Hogan
Stonehill (5): Shane Braz, Aidan Byrne, Jace Hollenbach, Reilly Johnston, Nickolas McNamee
WOMEN
Adelphi (2): Isabel Marsh, Maeve Smith
AIC (5): Grace Dervan, Fransiscah Cherotich, Mercyline Kimaiyo, Kendyl Vermette, Haley Wheeler
Assumption (4): Sydney McCann, Tressa Novack, Peri Snow, Ashley Wargo
Bentley (3): Samantha Bilodeau, Caitlin Burmester, Lauren Joseph
New Haven (2): Alexandra Kenealy, Nicolette Maselli
Saint Anselm (4): Dominique Engle, Jane Harrington, Ava O'Donnell, Marin Provencher
SCSU (4): Mia Berthiaume, Elizabeth Fengler, Briana Grecco, Megan Whitnell
SNHU (7): Maura Coakley, Ashley Corcoran, Jill Couto, Lydia Mathson, Kaitlyn O'Rourke, Kelsey Seamans, Sarah Zarakotas
Stonehill (5): Rebecca Erhard, Victoria Lombardi, Elizabeth Marshall, Claire Mason, Caitlin Swanson
ABOUT THE NE10
The NE10 is an association of 14 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
