NEW ORLEANS -The Western Michigan cross country team has been named a U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team for the 2021 season.
In order to qualify for the All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. Western Michigan combined for a 3.63 GPA.
The Broncos have earned the distinction every season under third-year head coach Makiba Batten. The honors are on top of the nine Academic All-Mid-American Conference selections from the season that were announced back in January.