Men’s track & field recognized for academic success
The team and six members of the Milligan University men’s track & field program were recognized for achievement both on the track and in the classroom by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (July 27, 2020) – The team and six members of the Milligan University men's track & field program were recognized for achievement both on the track and in the classroom by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
With a cumulative team grade-point average of 3.32, Milligan ranked No. 9 nationally. The Buffaloes also were well represented on the individual list, with Jake Crow, Tons Ferguson, Ronan Philippot, Tim Thacker, Sam Wehner and Alex Windham earning individual honors.
Milligan ranked No. 1 in the NAIA for most 4.0 GPA's among both men's and women's squads.
"These young women and young men not only got it done at the highest level in the classroom, but they also accomplished big things at the highest level of our sport," Head Coach Chris Layne said. "That makes this recognition from USTFCCCA pretty special."
In order to qualify for the team award, the cumulative GPA for all student-athletes on the institution's eligibility certificate for indoor and/or outdoor track & field must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. To qualify for the individual award, each student-athlete must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, they must have achieved an "A" or "B" standard in a championship event and must have completed at least two semesters or three quarters at the certifying institution.