MSSU track and field teams honored for academic success

(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)

The Missouri Southern track and field program was honored by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for its academic success this week.

Both the men and women earned the team academic award, while 11 women and one man earned individual honors. The Southern women carried a 3.45 cumulative GPA, while the men had a 3.05 GPA this past year. 

Individually, student-athletes must have a 3.25 cumulative GPA, at least 24 semester hours and have achieved either an automatic or provisional qualifying mark for the 2020 NCAA Indoor Championships.

Earning the honor for the women were Elizabeth Adeoye, Jordan Banker, Elena Bisotto, Jasmine Deckard, Kelie Henderson, Kiersten Leisinger, Claire Luallen, Alexandra Rodriguez, Lauren Sutherland, Megan Tramel and Lanea Wallace. Gidieon Kimutai won the honor for the men.