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2017-18 Academic All-America® Teams and Honorees
Trey Culver of Texas Tech, Lynne Mooradian of United States Military Academy Lead Google Cloud Academic All-America® NCAA Division I Track & Field/Cross Country Teams
Men's/Women's NCAA Division I Track & Field/Cross Country Release: PDF |
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Trey Culver
Lynne Mooradian
AUSTIN, Texas – Graduate student
Trey Culver of Texas Tech University and sophomore
Lynne Mooradian of the United States Military Academy headline the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I Cross Country/Track & Field Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
A sports management major from Lubbock, Texas, with a 4.0 GPA, Culver was named the Google Cloud Division I Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-American of the Year. The Google Cloud Division I Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-American of the Year, Mooradian is a mechanical engineering major with a 4.23 GPA from Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Making his first appearance on the Google Cloud Division I Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America® first team, Culver is a two-time national champion in the high jump, winning back-to-back titles at the 2016 and 2017 NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships. He is a seven-time All-American overall in the high jump including six first team honors. Culver is a three-time Big 12 Conference champion, claiming the 2016 and 2017 outdoor titles, and the 2018 indoor championship. He received the Big 12 Conference’s 2017-18 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship earlier this month.
Mooradian is the lone sophomore on the Google Cloud Division I Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America® first team this year. She was named the Patriot League’s Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Mooradian is a 10-time Patriot League place-winner at a pair of league indoor and outdoor track & field championships. She was a member of the 2018 Patriot League outdoor champion 400 meter relay team, and runner-up in the 400-meter hurdles. Mooradian placed second at the 2018 Patriot League indoor pentathlon and third in the 2017 league event.
Among the 46 student-athletes on the Division I Academic All-America® Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams, 23 men carry a GPA of 4.0 or better. There are 28 members of the 47 honored on this year’s Division I Academic All-America® Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams with a GPA of 4.0 or better. The 17 student-athletes on the men’s first team carry an average G.P.A. of 3.975, while the 17 members of the women’s first team carry an average GPA of 3.978.
Ten men and 10 women are repeat Academic All-America® selections this year. University of Colorado’s
Ben Saarel and University of Cincinnati’s
Adrian Valles are three-time Division I Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America® selections. Saarel moved up from third team in 2015 to second team in 2016 to first team this season. Valles was a first team selection in 2017, and second team in both 2016 and 2018. Two-time selections include
Sam Prakel (University of Oregon),
Brian Barraza (University of Houston),
Hussain Al Hizam (University of Kansas),
J.D. LaFayette (Illinois State University),
Jerrell Mock (Colorado State University),
Derek Wiebke (University of Minnesota),
Kyle Decker (DePaul University), and
Olushola Olojo (University of Memphis).
Four members –
Elise Cranny of Stanford University,
Erin Finn of the University of Michigan,
Keturah Orji of the University of Georgia, and
Alice Wright of the University of New Mexico – are three-time Division I Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-America® selections. Finn, Orji and Wright have been named to the first-team for three straight seasons, while Cranny was second team in 2017 and third team in 2016. Finn was the 2017 Division I Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Academic All-American of the Year. Two-time selections include
Amy Cashin (West Virginia University),
Stephanie Ferrante (Oklahoma State University),
Jessica Harris (University of Notre Dame),
Cassandra Gill (Iona College),
Jordann McDermitt (Eastern Michigan University), and
Eden Meyer (University of North Florida).
2018 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Track & Field/Cross Country Teams – NCAA Division I
MEN'S TEAM
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Will Anderson |
Bradley University |
Jr. |
4 |
Electrical Engineering |
| Brian Barraza (2) |
University of Houston |
Sr. |
4 |
Kinesiology Exercise Science |
| Charles Braddock |
The Citadel |
Sr. |
4 |
Electrical Engineering |
| Kenneth Brinson |
United States Military Academy |
So. |
4.03 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Kenzo Cotton |
University of Arkansas |
Sr. |
3.63 |
Kinesiology Exercise Science |
| Trey Culver |
Texas Tech University |
Gr. |
4 |
Sports Management |
| Noah Gade |
Oklahoma State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Quantitative Financial Economics (G) |
| Cole Gorski |
Ohio State University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Computer Science |
| Jonathan Horvath |
UC Davis |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Neurobiology / Physiology & Behavior |
| Torben Laidig |
Virginia Tech |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Biochemistry / Biological Sciences |
| Daniel Lam |
University of New Mexico |
Sr. |
4.16 |
Business Administration |
| Stefano Pineda |
U.S. Naval Academy |
Jr. |
4 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Jacob Poyner |
Lipscomb University |
Sr. |
4 |
Exercise Science |
| Sam Prakel (#) |
University of Oregon |
Sr. |
3.89 |
Biochemistry |
| Patrick Reilly |
Lehigh University |
Sr. |
4 |
Political Science / Physics |
| Ben Saarel (*) (@) |
University of Colorado |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Engineering Physics |
| Elliott Stone |
North Dakota State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Mechanical Engineering |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Hussain Al Hizam (3) |
University of Kansas |
Jr. |
3.5 |
Finance |
| Vincent Ciattei |
Virginia Tech |
Sr. |
3.77 |
Engineering Science & Mechanics |
| Tai Dinger |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Molecular & Cell Biology |
| Anders Eriksson |
University of Florida |
Jr. |
3.79 |
Aerospace Engineering |
| Josh Hanna |
U.S. Naval Academy |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Nuclear Engineering |
| Gustavs Kehris |
University of Arizona |
Jr. |
4 |
Physics |
| J.D. LaFayette (%) |
Illinois State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Computer Science |
| Kyler Little |
Washington State University |
Jr. |
4 |
Mathematics |
| Matt Ludwig |
University of Akron |
Jr. |
3.83 |
Biomedical Engineering |
| Jerrell Mock (1) |
Colorado State University |
Sr. |
3.85 |
Biological Sciences |
| Jacob Thomson |
University of Kentucky |
Sr. |
3.68 |
Accounting & Finance |
| Rafael Vallery |
University of Memphis |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Finance |
| Adrian Valles (1) (*) |
University of Cincinnati |
Gr. |
3.97/4.00 |
Business Administration / Business Analytics |
| Derek Wiebke (3) |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
3.81 |
German / Scandinavian / Dutch |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Jason Attuso |
Louisiana State University |
So. |
4.01 |
Kinesiology Human Movement |
| Kyle Decker (3) |
DePaul University |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Biological Sciences |
| Joe Delgado |
University of Louisville |
Gr. |
3.71/3.71 |
Masters of Urban Planning |
| Daniel Glick |
Troy University |
Jr. |
4 |
Communication Arts / Speech |
| Christopher Henry |
University of Wyoming |
So. |
4 |
Molecular Biology / Physiology |
| Alex Jackson |
University of Northern Iowa |
Jr. |
4 |
Biology |
| James Mackay |
Mississippi State University |
Jr. |
4 |
Finance |
| Chartt Miller |
Iona College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Information Systems |
| Olushola Olojo (3) |
University of Memphis |
Sr. |
3.96 |
Business Economics |
| Ben Petrella |
United States Military Academy |
So. |
3.98 |
Physics |
| Nicolas Quijera |
Mississippi State University |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Economics |
| Josh Short |
University of Alabama |
Sr. |
4 |
Political Science |
| Nahom Solomon |
Georgia Tech |
Sr. |
3.75 |
Computer Engineering |
| Chandler Teigen |
Washington State University |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Biological Engineering |
| Austin Woodard |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
So. |
4 |
Chemistry |
Google Cloud Academic All-America® of the Year: Trey Culver, Texas Tech University
(1) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2016-17
(2) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® second team selection in 2016-17
(3) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2016-17
(#) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2015-16
(*) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® second team selection in 2015-16
(%) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2015-16
(@) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2014-15
WOMEN'S TEAM
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Lara Boman |
University of South Dakota |
Sr. |
4 |
Physics |
| Amy Cashin (2) |
West Virginia University |
Gr. |
3.91/4.00 |
Sports & Exercise Psychology (UG) / Counseling (G) |
| Elise Cranny (2) (%) |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.87 |
Human Biology |
| Stephanie Ferrante (3) |
Oklahoma State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Biochemistry / Micro/Cell & Molecular Biology |
| Erin Finn (1) (#) |
University of Michigan |
Gr. |
3.98/4.18 |
Epidemiology (UG) / Public Health (G) |
| Jessica Harris (3) |
University of Notre Dame |
Sr. |
3.81 |
Theology |
| Emily Hart |
Oklahoma State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Pre-Veterinary Animal Science |
| Victoria Hoggard |
University of Arkansas |
Jr. |
4 |
Chemistry |
| Alexis Jacobus |
University of Arkansas |
Jr. |
4 |
Chemistry |
| Halie Mechels |
South Dakota State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Human Biology |
| Lynne Mooradian |
United States Military Academy |
So. |
4.23 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Keturah Orji (1) (#) |
University of Georgia |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Financial Planning |
| Allie Ostrander |
Boise State University |
Jr. |
4 |
Kinesiology |
| Elsa Racasan |
Rice University |
Sr. |
4.11 |
Kinesiology |
| Karissa Schweizer |
University of Missouri |
Sr. |
3.42 |
Health Sciences |
| Allie Sweatt |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
Sr. |
4 |
Social Work |
| Alice Wright (1) (#) |
University of New Mexico |
Gr. |
4.03/4.04 |
Business Administration |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Ariane Ballner |
Oklahoma State University |
So. |
4 |
Management & Marketing |
| Lauren Bartels |
Tulane University |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Anna Cockrell |
University of Southern California |
So. |
4 |
Communications |
| Emily Fedders |
Appalachian State |
Jr. |
4 |
Quantitative Geoscience |
| Kayla Finnegan |
Grand Canyon University |
Sr. |
4 |
Accounting |
| Cassandra Gill (3) |
Iona College |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Information Systems |
| Ellison Grove |
San Diego State University |
Sr. |
4 |
International Security & Conflict Resolution |
| Angela Mercurio |
University of Nebraska |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Biochemistry / Women's and Gender Studies |
| Allie Mueller |
University of South Carolina |
Jr. |
4 |
Pharmacy |
| Amy-Eloise Neale |
University of Washington |
Gr. |
3.83/3.82 |
Public Health (UG) / Public Administration (G) |
| Janina Pollatz |
Eastern Michigan University |
Sr. |
4 |
Electronic Media |
| Madeline Strandemo |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
3.81 |
Marketing / Mandarin Chinese |
| Sam Tollerud |
Kent State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Exercise Science |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Christine Bendzinski |
Bucknell University |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Cell Biology / Biochemistry |
| Kaitlyn Benner |
University of Colorado |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Chemical & Biological Engineering / Sociology |
| Briar Brumley |
Cornell University |
Jr. |
4.02 |
Hotel Administration & Management |
| Katie Burnham |
U.S. Air Force Academy |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Mathematics |
| Macy Carrier |
East Tennessee State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Human Services |
| Haley Crouser |
University of Texas |
Sr. |
3.35 |
Corporate Communication |
| Kassidy Manning |
University of Louisville |
Jr. |
4 |
Business / Accounting |
| Jordann McDermitt (2) |
Eastern Michigan University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Exercise Science |
| Lotte Meyberg |
Georgia State University |
So. |
4.22 |
Nutrition |
| Eden Meyer (2) |
University of North Florida |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Biology |
| Emily Moore |
Lafayette College |
Jr. |
4 |
Engineering |
| Temi Ogunrinde |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
3.64 |
Entrepreneurial Management |
| Ashley Pryke |
University of Memphis |
Jr. |
3.88 |
Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences |
| Kiley Sabin |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
3.6 |
Physiology |
| Gillian Schriever |
University of Pittsburgh |
Jr. |
3.93 |
Chemical Engineering |
| Paige Stoner |
Syracuse University |
Sr. |
3.76 |
Psychology |
| Morgan Woods |
McNeese State University |
Jr. |
4 |
Elementary Education |
Google Cloud Academic All-America® of the Year: Lynne Mooradian, United States Military Academy
(1) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2016-17
(2) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® second team selection in 2016-17
(3) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2016-17
(#) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® first team selection in 2015-16
(%) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® third team selection in 2015-16
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Schwartz, North Dakota State University | Google Cloud Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
jeff.schwartz@ndsu.edu | (701) 231-8332
Mike “Mex” Carey, Michigan State University | Google Cloud Academic All-America® Coordinator of Publicity
carey@ath.msu.edu | (517) 884-0033