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2018-19 Academic All-America® Teams and Honorees
Lexi Jacobus of Arkansas and Morgan McDonald of Wisconsin Headline 2018-19 Google Cloud Academic All-America® NCAA Division I Track & Field/Cross Country Teams
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Morgan McDonald
Lexi Jacobus
AUSTIN, Texas – Graduate student
Lexi Jacobus of the University of Arkansas and senior
Morgan McDonald of the University of Wisconsin headline the 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I Cross Country/Track & Field teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
McDonald, a finance, investment and banking major who carries a 3.76 GPA, was named the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Team Member of the Year. The Google Cloud Academic All-America® Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Team Member of the Year, Jacobus is a biochemistry major with a 4.00 GPA.
Jacobus, a 2016 Olympian and US Olympic Trials bronze medalist, was named a second team All-American after she tied for ninth place at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and helped the Razorbacks to team championship. Jacobus and her sister, Tori Hoggard, are three-time Academic All-America® selections, earning first-team honors in 2018 and second-team in 2017. Tori was the 2019 NCAA Outdoor champion in the pole vault.
A native of Cabot, Ark., Jacobus is a four-time NCAA champion in the pole vault and earned seven First Team All-American honors during her career. She was an All-Southeastern Conference honoree six times and was a two-time recipient of the NCAA South Central Regional Field Athlete of the Year. Jacobus is a three-time NCAA Elite 90 Award winner.
McDonald, the 2019 Big Ten Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, won four NCAA titles in 2018-19 – cross country, indoor 3000 meters, indoor 5000 meters and outdoor 5000 meters – to become the third man in NCAA Division I history to win those four titles in the same year.
A native of Sydney, Australia, he also won three Big Ten titles this year – cross country, indoor 5000 and outdoor 5000 meters. McDonald began his sensational season with a win at the 2018 NCAA Cross Country Championships. He won the 3000 and 5000 meters at the NCAA indoor championships, just the seventh student-athlete in NCAA history to win both distance races at the same championship. At the NCAA outdoor championships, McDonald won the 5000 meters, becoming only the eighth athlete in NCAA history to sweep the indoor and outdoor 5000 meters in the same season. He was a Google Cloud Academic All-America® second team selection in 2017 as a junior, and ended his career as an eight-time conference champion and a six-time first-team All-American.
Among the 90 student-athletes selected to the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I Cross Country/Track & Field teams, 20 men and 33 women carry a 4.0 grade-point average or higher, including all 15 women on the first team. The 15 members of the men’s cross country/track & field team carry an average GPA of 3.98, while the women’s team carry a 4.04 GPA.
There are 17 men and 13 women who repeat as Academic All-America® selections this year. Two members of the men’s team are three-time honorees.
J.D. LaFayette of Illinois State University is a first team honoree this year, was a second team selection in 2018, and earned a spot on the third team in 2016.
Olushola Olojo of the University of Memphis earned a spot on the first team this year, was a third team selection in 2018, and a third team honoree in 2017.
In addition to McDonald, LaFayette and Olojo, the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Teams have 14 repeat selections from the 2018, 2017 and/or 2016 teams –
Will Anderson (Bradley University),
Daniel Glick (Troy University)
, Christopher Henry (University of Wyoming),
Alex Jackson (University of Northern Iowa),
Gustavs Kehris (Arizona),
Kyler Little (Washington State),
Matt Ludwig (University of Akron),
James Mackay (Mississippi State),
Benjamin Petrella (United States Military Academy),
Stefano Pineda (U.S. Naval Academy),
John Seals (George Mason University),
Elliott Stone (North Dakota State University),
Harrison Williams (Stanford University), and
Austin Woodard (Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville).
Two-time honorees on the Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Teams include:
Ariane Ballner (Oklahome State University),
Kaitlyn Benner (University of Colorado),
Anna Cockrell (University of Southern California),
Emily Fedders (Appalachian State),
Angela Mercurio (University of Nebraska),
Lotte Meyberg (Georgia State University),
Lynne Mooradian (United States Military Academy),
Allie Mueller (University of South Carolina),
Allie Ostrander (Boise State University),
Ashley Pryke (University of Memphis), and
Kiley Sabin (University of Minnesota).
2018-19 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 |
| Cody Dalton |
University of Arizona |
Sr. |
4 |
Real Estate Development |
| Blanton Gillespie |
UNC Asheville |
Sr. |
4 |
Chemistry |
| Joe Haight |
University of Illinois |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Engineering Physics |
| Christopher Henry (3) |
University of Wyoming |
Jr. |
4 |
Molecular Biology / Physiology |
| Nathan Hite |
Texas A&M University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Alex Jackson (3) |
University of Northern Iowa |
Sr. |
4 |
Biology |
| Gustavs Kehris (2) |
University of Arizona |
Sr. |
4 |
Physics / Mathematics |
| J.D. LaFayette (2) (&) |
Illinois State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Computer Science |
| Kyler Little (2) |
Washington State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Computer Science / Mathematics |
| James Mackay (2) |
Mississippi State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Finance |
| Morgan McDonald (#) |
University of Wisconsin |
Sr. |
3.76 |
Finance, Investment & Banking |
| Nick Monkemeyer |
Creighton University |
Jr. |
4 |
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate |
| Benjamin Petrella (3) |
United States Military Academy |
Jr. |
4.01 |
Physics |
| Stefano Pineda (1) |
U.S. Naval Academy |
Sr. |
4 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Elliott Stone (1) |
North Dakota State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Mechanical Engineering |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Will Anderson (1) |
Bradley University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Electrical Engineering |
| Peter Andrew |
Milwaukee |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Biology |
| Geordie Beamish |
Northern Arizona University |
Jr. |
3.73 |
Civil Engineering |
| Steven Fahy |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.76 |
Human Biology |
| Connor Ferrentino |
University of Alabama |
Gr. |
3.98/4.00 |
Accounting / Finance (UG) Accounting (G) |
| Olin Hacker |
University of Wisconsin |
Jr. |
3.97 |
Biology |
| Nick Heath |
Pepperdine University |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Finance |
| Zachary Lewis |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
Jr. |
4 |
Finance |
| Matt Ludwig (2) |
University of Akron |
Sr. |
3.89 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Alex Merder |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Biological Sciences |
| Matthew Myrtue |
University of Southern California |
Jr. |
4 |
Computer Science and Business Administration |
| Alec Nehring |
Montana State University |
Jr. |
4 |
Mathematics |
| Edward Speidel |
University of New Hampshire |
Sr. |
4 |
Business Administration / Accounting |
| Harrison Williams & |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.66 |
Product Design |
| Austin Woodard (3) |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
Jr. |
4 |
Biochemistry |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Joshua Anadu |
Oklahoma State University |
So. |
4 |
Environmental Sciences / Water Resources |
| Zack Anderson |
University of South Dakota |
Jr. |
3.65 |
Physical Education |
| Chris Bianchini |
Montana State University |
So. |
4 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Kyle Burdick |
South Dakota State University |
Gr. |
3.79/4.00 |
Natural Resource Law Enforcement |
| Kevin Cahoy |
University of Nebraska |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Biological Sciences |
| Arinze Chance |
University of South Carolina |
Sr. |
3.66 |
Global Studies |
| Sean Collins |
University of South Alabama |
Sr. |
3.65 |
Biology |
| Daniel Glick (3) |
Troy University |
Sr. |
4 |
Communications Arts - Speech |
| Matthew Kamph |
University of Memphis |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Sport & Leisure Management |
| Amir Khaghani |
Manhattan College |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Business Analytics / Accounting |
| TJ Lawson |
Kent State University |
Sr. |
3.78 |
Sports Administration / Business Management |
| Josh Maier |
Southern Illinois University |
Gr. |
3.91 |
Computer Science |
| Olushola Olojo (3) (%) |
University of Memphis |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Business Economics |
| Matt Owens |
Brigham Young University |
So. |
3.96 |
Exercise & Wellness |
| John Seals (%) |
George Mason University |
Gr. |
3.75 |
Civil Engineering |
Google Cloud Academic All-America® of the Year: Morgan McDonald, University of Wisconsin
(1) – Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I first team selection in 2018
(2) – Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I second team selection in 2018
(3) – Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I third team selection in 2018
(#) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division I second team selection in 2017
(%) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division I third team selection in 2017
(&) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division I third team selection in 2016
WOMEN'S TEAM
| FIRST TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Cassidy Adams |
University of North Texas |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Mgmt. |
| Ariane Ballner (2) |
Oklahoma State University |
Jr. |
4 |
Management & Marketing |
| Kashley Carter |
Utah State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Physical Therapy |
| Morgan Coffman |
Kansas State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Management / Life Sciences |
| Emily Fedders (2) |
Appalachian State |
Sr. |
4 |
Geology |
| Brittney Gibbs |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Exercise & Sports Psychology |
| Tori Hoggard (1) (#) |
University of Arkansas |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Chemistry / Biochemistry |
| Lexi Jacobus (1) (#) |
University of Arkansas |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Biochemistry |
| Taylor Knibb |
Cornell University |
Jr. |
4.12 |
Psychology |
| Lotte Meyberg (3) |
Georgia State University |
Jr. |
4.23 |
Nutrition Science |
| Lynne Mooradian (1) |
United States Military Academy |
Jr. |
4.21 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Allie Mueller (1) |
University of South Carolina |
Sr. |
4 |
Pharmaceutical Studies |
| Allie Ostrander (1) |
Boise State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Kinesiology |
| Tatum Waggoner |
University of Arizona |
Sr. |
4 |
Special Education |
| Taylor Werner |
University of Arkansas |
Jr. |
4 |
Kinesiology / Exercise Science |
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| SECOND TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Angela Alonso |
Georgia State University |
Jr. |
4.02 |
Political Science |
| Kaitlyn Benner (3) |
University of Colorado |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Chemical & Bio Engineering |
| Anna Cockrell (2) |
University of Southern California |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Communication |
| Nell Crosby |
North Carolina State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Physiology |
| Caroline Edmondson |
Charleston Southern University |
Jr. |
4 |
Kinesiology Clinical |
| Alexandra Evans |
Marshall University |
So. |
4 |
Biological Science |
| Nia Gibbs-Francis |
Austin Peay State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Social Work |
| Shelby Gunnells |
North Dakota State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Geology |
| Sage Hurta |
University of Colorado |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Chemical & Bioengineering |
| Daija Lampkin |
University of Alabama |
So. |
4 |
Biology |
| Mackenzie Little |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.6 |
Human Biology |
| Bria Matthews |
Georgia Tech |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Electrical Engineering |
| Angela Mercurio (2) |
University of Nebraska |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Biochemistry / Women's & Gender Studies |
| Fiona O'Keeffe |
Stanford University |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Earth Systems |
| Kristy Terp |
Mississippi State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Biological Sciences / Pre-Med |
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| THIRD TEAM |
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| Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Abby Bateman |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Jr. |
4 |
Business / Marketing |
| Madeleine Davison |
Syracuse University |
Sr. |
4 |
Newspaper & Online Journalism |
| Jessica Hull |
University of Oregon |
Sr. |
3.39 |
Human Physiology / Psychology |
| Abby Jones |
Youngstown State University |
Sr. |
4 |
Physical Education |
| Steffi Jones |
University of New Mexico |
Jr. |
4.19 |
Biochemistry |
| BriAuna Keys |
Northern Kentucky University |
Sr. |
4 |
Accounting / Business Information Systems |
| Ana Kriletic |
Houston Baptist University |
Sr. |
4 |
Psychology |
| Jordan McPhee |
Gonzaga University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Business Administration |
| Alicia Monson |
University of Wisconsin |
Jr. |
3.86 |
Nutritional Sciences / Dietetics |
| Andrea Pettit |
West Virginia University |
Sr. |
4 |
Immunology & Medical Microbiology |
| Ashley Pryke (3) |
University of Memphis |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences |
| Kiley Sabin (3) |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
3.63 |
Human Physiology |
| Abigail Short |
Marshall University |
Sr. |
4 |
Biological Science |
| Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry |
University of Southern California |
So. |
3.81 |
Communication |
| Ashley Wilson |
University of South Florida |
Sr. |
4 |
Psychology |
Google Cloud Academic All-America® of the Year: Lexi Jacobus, University of Arkansas
(1) – Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I first team selection in 2018
(2) – Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I second team selection in 2018
(3) – Google Cloud Academic All-America® Division I third team selection in 2018
(#) – CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division I second team selection in 2017
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Schwartz, North Dakota State University | Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
jeff.schwartz@ndsu.edu | (701) 231-8332
Mike “Mex” Carey, Michigan State University | Academic All-America® Coordinator of Publicity
carey@ath.msu.edu | (517) 884-0033