The Colorado Mesa University women's track and field team made history by placing a program record six athletes on the First Team Academic All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) for the 2026 outdoor season. This achievement not only doubles the previous record of three but also contributes to the team's overall conference-leading total of 31 selections to the RMAC's All-Academic Honor Roll. The six honorees are Kaiya Graves, Autumn McQuitty, Kammi Merritt, Brooke Miller, Hannah Schissler, and Shirley Weaver, all demonstrating academic excellence alongside their athletic prowess.

By the Numbers
  • Six Maverick women are on the First Team Academic All-RMAC, doubling the former record.
  • The team had a total of 31 selections to the RMAC's All-Academic Honor Roll.
Yes, But

While the team celebrated its academic achievements, similar honors for the men's team were not as prominent, with only three first-team selections and 25 honor roll picks, indicating a gender disparity in the accolades.

State of Play
  • The women's track and field program is gaining recognition for both academic and athletic successes.
  • Student-athletes are achieving high GPAs while competing at a high level in their respective events.
What's Next

The continued investment in both academic support and athletic training may lead to more record-breaking achievements in future seasons, enhancing the reputation of Colorado Mesa University within collegiate athletics.

Bottom Line

The CMU women鈥檚 track and field team鈥檚 record six selections to the All-Academic First Team highlight a strong commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics, setting a benchmark for future teams.