Emory University placed 73 student-athletes on the University Athletic Association Spring All-Academic Team which was released Tuesday morning by the league office. 522 student-athletes in total from the eight association schools were recognized on the All-Academic team.
To be named to the UAA Spring 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 73 Emory Eagles recognized were spread out over seven sports that compete in the spring with women’s outdoor track & field leading the way with 23 student-athletes.
Full breakdown:
Women’s Outdoor Track & Field: 23
Men’s Outdoor Track & Field: 19
Baseball: 10
Golf: 7
Softball: 6
Men’s Tennis: 4
Women’s Tennis: 4
TOTAL: 73