NEW ORLEANS -- Both of Southern Utah's track and field programs have been honored by the USTFCCCA (United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) for their academic success, along with two individuals.
In order for teams to qualify for this honor, the means must have reached the following criteria:
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The cumulative GPA (not 2018-19 academic year, not semester) for all student-athletes on the institution's NCAA Squad List for Indoor and/or Outdoor Track and Field must be 3.0 or higher 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].
SUU's women's program finished with a 3.4 GPA, while the men's team had a 3.1.
Individually, two members of last year's women's team were honored. Emma Nwachukwu, an exercise science major, earned the designation, along with former T-Bird Linnea Saltz, who majored in philosophy/economics.
Individuals had to meet the following criteria:
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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].
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Must have completed at least two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters at the nominating institution.
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Athletic criteria for the award:
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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).
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