NEW ORLEANS — The 2022 Cross Country All-Academic teams were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on January 27, and the Gaels have qualified on both sides. For the fifth-consecutive season, both the men's and women's cross country teams qualified as All-Academic teams.
This year, 150 men's teams and 168 women's teams were honored by the USTFCCCA for having met qualification. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period.
The SMC men improved a few points from last year, posting a cumulative GPA of 3.