SEARCY – The United States Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its Division II Cross-Country All-Academic Team and Individuals Thursday. Both of Harding's teams made the All-Academic list. Freshman Nieves Megias and sophomore Sydney Tabor were among the individual honorees.
In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Harding's men had a 3.29 GPA, and the women had a 3.39 GPA.
In order for individuals to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-30 percent of their respective regional championship meet.
Megias is a biochemistry and molecular biology major with 3.38 GPA. She placed 70th at the Central Region meet. Tabor is a medical humanities major with a 3.37 GPA and placed 62nd at regionals.