NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its 2021 academic recognitions on Jan. 27 and Northwestern cross country as a program earned All-Academic Team honors, while Rachel McCardell and Lotte van der Pol were recognized as All-Academic Athletes.
Overall, there were 168 different programs who were named All-Academic Teams for their efforts during the 2021 season. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. Northwestern turned in a team grade point average of 3.402.
Overall, there were 114 women from 58 different institutions who were named All-Academic Athletes for their efforts during the 2021 season. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 (or 10 percent) at the NCAA Regional Championships or as an All-American at the NCAA Championships. McCardell qualified for the award as a computer science engineering major, while van der Pol did so as she pursues her master's in public health.
2021 NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country All-Academic Athletes Release
2021 NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country All-Academic Teams Release
Overall, there were 168 different programs who were named All-Academic Teams for their efforts during the 2021 season. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period. Northwestern turned in a team grade point average of 3.402.
Overall, there were 114 women from 58 different institutions who were named All-Academic Athletes for their efforts during the 2021 season. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 (or 10 percent) at the NCAA Regional Championships or as an All-American at the NCAA Championships. McCardell qualified for the award as a computer science engineering major, while van der Pol did so as she pursues her master's in public health.
2021 NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country All-Academic Athletes Release
2021 NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country All-Academic Teams Release