PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Two track & field student-athletes representing the American Athletic Conference were named 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-America Third-Team selections, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced on Thursday (June 25).
Memphis senior thrower Adam Neelly and Temple senior runner Millie Howard each earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors for the first time in their respective careers. The 16 total Academic All-Americans representing The American during the 2019-20 academic year across the 12 award categories equaled a single season best for the conference since forming in 2013.
Neelly was a three-time podium finisher at American championships during his Memphis career (second place, shot put, 2019 indoor – third place, discus, 2018 outdoor – third place, shot put, 2018 indoor).