Gannon University has celebrated two of its women's cross country student-athletes, Emily Bowers and Megan Ickes, for earning spots on the CSC Academic All-District Team. These honors recognize their outstanding accomplishments in both athletics and academics, as honorees must maintain a GPA of at least 3.50. Bowers, who holds a perfect 4.00 GPA, made history as the first PSAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year, also winning Gannon's first PSAC individual championship. Ickes, a Nursing major, boasts a 3.82 GPA and recorded personal bests during the season.

By the Numbers
  • Emily Bowers: 4.00 GPA, PSAC individual champion, 2nd place at NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship.
  • Megan Ickes: 3.82 GPA, personal best time of 22:27.80 at NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship.
State of Play
  • Bowers is the first female cross country athlete from Gannon to qualify for the NCAA Division II National Championships.
  • All-district selections will advance to the All-America ballot, with results announced on July 15.
What's Next

Following this recognition, both Bowers and Ickes will await the announcement of the CSC Academic All-America honorees, where they have the opportunity to earn further accolades for their combined excellence in academics and athletics.

Bottom Line

The achievements of Bowers and Ickes highlight Gannon University's commitment to excellence in both academic and athletic domains, setting a benchmark for future student-athletes.