Twenty-two student-athletes from Missouri Southern's men's outdoor track and field team earned academic recognition from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) for the 2026 season. This includes members of the Academic Honor Roll who achieved a GPA of 3.0 or above, as well as those who qualified for the Scholar-Athlete and Academic Excellence awards. In total, 283 athletes from 14 MIAA institutions were honored for their academic performance.

By the Numbers
  • 22 Missouri Southern student-athletes received MIAA academic awards.
  • 242 total men's outdoor track and field athletes made the 2026 MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
State of Play
  • The MIAA recognized 21 players as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
  • 20 student-athletes earned the prestigious Academic Excellence award, maintaining a perfect 4.00 GPA.
What's Next

The MIAA plans to release additional academic awards in June for first-year student-athletes and transfers, once they complete the necessary terms at their institutions.

Bottom Line

Missouri Southern's achievements highlight a strong commitment to academic excellence among its student-athletes, reinforcing the importance of balancing athletics with education at the collegiate level.