By: Hayley Schletker, Xavier Athletic Communications
NEW YORK – Nearly 200 Xavier student-athletes, representing all 18 teams, were named to the 2018-19 BIG EAST All-Academic team. Xavier's 191 honorees were among the more than 2,500 student-athletes in 22 sports who earned the honor.
To be eligible for the honor, a nominee must have competed in a BIG EAST-sponsored sport, attained a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 for the preceding academic year, and completed a minimum of two consecutive semesters or three consecutive quarters of academic work, with a total of 18 semester or 27 quarter credits, not including remedial courses.