Ten Northwestern State track and field athletes have been recognized for their achievements both academically and athletically by earning spots on the Southland Conference's academic all-conference team. The honorees include five men鈥擜chee, Bartholomew, Beavers, Hudson, and Smith鈥攁nd five women鈥擣arrell, Mannering, Ring, Samac, and Zahradnickova. Notably, four athletes are repeat selections. Several team members are currently competing in national events, highlighting their dual success.

By the Numbers
  • Ten athletes received Academic All-Conference honors (5 men, 5 women).
  • Four athletes are repeat selections.
  • Achee holds a 3.766 GPA, while Smith has a perfect 4.0 GPA.
State of Play
  • Six of the honored athletes recently participated in the NCAA East First Round.
  • Achee and Bartholomew are competing in nationals as members of the 4x400 relay team.
  • Hudson and Smith both qualified for the NCAA East First Round in discus events.
What's Next

The competing athletes will continue their efforts in the NCAA championship events, aiming for top performance following their academic recognition. The focus is on maintaining high standards in both competition and studies as the academic year concludes.

Bottom Line

This recognition underscores the commitment of Northwestern State athletes to excel in academics while competing at a high level in athletics. Their achievements reflect the program's strength and dedication to personal and professional development.