Emory University placed 83 student-athletes on the University Athletic Association Winter All-Academic Team earlier this week. 647 student-athletes in total from the eight association schools were recognized by the UAA.
To be named to the UAA Winter All-Academic Team, a student-athlete must complete at least one full year of college study and carry a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.30.
The 3.30 GPA is the same academic standard used as a qualifying threshold by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for the nomination of Academic All-America candidates in all sports.
The 83 Emory Eagles recognized were spread out over six sports that compete in the winter with men’s indoor track & field leading the way with 23 student-athletes.
Full breakdown:
Men’s Indoor Track & Field: 23
Women’s Indoor Track & Field: 20
Women’s Swimming & Diving: 17
Men’s Swimming & Diving: 9
Men’s Basketball: 7
Women’s Basketball: 5
TOTAL: 83