NEW ORLEANS — Washington State freshman Evans Kurui, along with the Cougars' men's and women's cross country teams, were all recognized by the U.S. Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic members, it was announced Thursday by the organization.
The All-Academic honor caps Kurui's freshman cross country season, one that included All-American honors, winning the 2024 West Region and West Coast Conference Championships,
The Cougars' women's team earned the award after posting a cumulative 3.58 team GPA during the fall 2024 semester. The men's team recorded a 3.29 cumulative GPA to garner all-academic recognition.