LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Wesleyan men's and women's cross country teams were honored with All-Academic Team awards by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Thursday. In addition, sophomore Thomas Vasquez was named an All-Academic Athlete for his standout performance in the classroom and on the course.

The Prairie Wolves men's team posted a 3.47 cumulative GPA, while the women's team recorded a 3.72 GPA, both well above the 3.0 threshold required for the award. Both teams have been honored as All-Academic Teams since the awards existence in 2010. 

Vasquez, an accounting major from Omaha, Nebraska, earned All-Academic Athlete honors after finishing in the top 25 percent at the NCAA Central Regional Championship and meeting the GPA requirements of at least a 3.30 GPA. 

To qualify for All-Academic Team honors, programs must achieve a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and compete at their respective regional championship. Individual athletes must maintain a 3.30 GPA and finish in the top 25 percent of their regional meet to earn All-Academic Athlete distinction.