BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Men's and Women's Cross Country teams were honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as 2019 USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams.
 
In addition, Women's Cross Country senior Sarah Mawdsley (Sandy Hook, Conn.) was named a USTFCCA All-Academic Individual.
 
Overall, there were 172 men's teams and 212 women's teams that received All-Academic honors in NCAA Division III.
 
In order to qualify for team All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, among other qualifiers.
 
In order to qualify for individual All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 percent of their respective regional championship meet.
 
The RWU Men's Cross Country team posted a 3.41 cumulative GPA while the Women's Cross Country team amassed a collective GPA of 3.24.
 
- Additional information courtesy of USTFCCCA