The Saint Mary's cross country team, along with member Amanda Tracy, received USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors for achieving a 3.649 cumulative GPA in the Fall 2023 semester. Eight team members had at least a 3.8 GPA, and three achieved a 4.0 for the semester. Tracy also earned All-Academic Athlete recognition for the 2023 season, with a 61st place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30.

Why It Matters

The recognition reflects the team's and Tracy's exceptional academic success, highlighting their commitment to both athletic and academic excellence.

By the Numbers
  • Team's cumulative GPA: 3.649
  • Team members with at least a 3.8 GPA: 8
  • Team members with a 4.0 GPA: 3
  • Tracy's GPA: at least 3.30
  • Tracy's finish at NCAA Great Lakes Regional: 61st place
State of Play
  • Saint Mary's joins all eight Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association women's cross country programs on the 2023 list for USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
  • Tracy is the first Saint Mary's runner to earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete recognition since the 2019 season
Bottom Line

The Saint Mary's cross country team's and Amanda Tracy's academic achievements demonstrate their dedication to balancing rigorous majors, competitive athletics, and academic excellence, setting a high standard for student-athletes.