Boston, MA - Twenty-three men and women #AEXC athletes were recognized for their academic achievements on Wednesday, making up the 2023 America East Cross Country All-Academic teams. All nine institutions are represented across the two teams, led by UMass Lowell with six honorees.
 
The men’s All-Academic Team is highlighted by the 2023 Elite-18 recipient and this year’s second place finisher in the #AEXC Championship, Bryant’s Ryan Slaney. 
 
 
The women’s All-Academic Team features the 2023 Individual Champion, UMass Lowell’s Mary-Kate Finn, as well as Elite-18 recipient, Lily Porth of Vermont. 
 
 
Full 2023 #AEXC All-Academic Teams Listing
 
To be eligible for All-Academic, student-athletes must have sophomore athletic eligibility, attain a 3.30 minimum grade-point average and be a contributor on their team. The squad is voted on by a committee comprised of America East student-athlete support and athletic communications administrators as well as faculty athletic representatives.
 
America East is proud to have one of the most comprehensive academic awards programs in the country. In addition to the All-Academic program, Elite 18 Awards are bestowed in each of the conference’s sponsored sports. Additionally, a Scholar-Athlete, someone who distinguishes himself/herself as the top student-athlete in his/her sport, is awarded. From that group, one male and one female are selected the America East Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The conference also recognizes all student-athletes who achieve at least a 3.0 GPA on its Academic Honor Roll, with those achieving a 3.50 average or better receiving Commissioner’s Honor Roll status. The Presidential Scholar-Athlete award recognizes graduating student-athletes who compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher as an undergraduate student. Finally, the Academic Cup is presented to the institution whose student-athletes post the highest grade-point average during that academic year.