ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico track & field team earned a number of academic accolades on Thursday as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Academic Honors.
Courtney Frerichs continued to add to her trophy case by being named Scholar Athlete of the Year for Women's Outdoor Track, while both the men's and women's team were recognized as All-Academic Teams.
Additionally, 10 women and nine men were awarded individual All-Academic honors.
The first honor, Frerichs' Scholar Athlete of the Year, is awarded to the highest finishing performers at the NCAA Division I Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships who achieved All-Academic status.