A pair of Western Kentucky track and field standouts were named to 2016 Conference USA All-Academic Teams as announced by the league office Friday afternoon.
Lady Topper junior Sandra Akachukwu and graduate student Vincent Wyatt were each recognized for their efforts in the classroom this year.
A two-time USTFCCCA All-Academic team honoree, Akachukwu was named to the 16-person C-USA Women’s Track and Field All-Academic Team after producing a 3.84 GPA.
The exercise science and pre-physical therapy major has also starred on the track for WKU as she was a member of the Conference USA championship 4x100 relay team at the 2016 outdoor championships.