STATESBORO, Ga.- The Georgia Southern cross country team made headlines once again, this time for their academic success. The Eagles were named among the 2015 Academic All-Americans, an accomplishment awarded to NCAA Division I cross country teams with at least a 3.0 GPA.
This past fall, the Blue and White recorded a 3.226 GPA under head coach Kelly Carter. Within the Sun Belt Conference, only three teams earned higher marks than the Eagles. In total, 205 women's teams received Academic All-American accolades from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).