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Cross Country. Hinken Named All-Academic by USTFCCCA

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Following an impressive season on and off the course, WKU senior cross country runner Lindsey Hinken earned all-academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Hinken became the fifth female in program history to be named to the team, with teammate Katie Lever receiving a spot on the squad last season. She was also one of just 20 women on the list to have a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

The Burlington, Kentucky, native was nearly perfect this season in her studies and performance, boasting an impressive 4.