Salma Licon of UTEP cross country has been honored as one of 17 2025-26 Conference USA Scholar-Athletes of the Year, recognizing her exceptional academic and athletic performance. With a perfect 4.0 GPA in Art, Licon is a three-time member of the CUSA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll and has received the Commissioner's Academic Medal thrice. UTEP coach Francesca Green commended her dedication to excellence both academically and athletically. Licon excelled on the course, finishing with personal bests in various meets, underscoring her talent and hard work.

By the Numbers
  • Licon holds a perfect 4.0 GPA.
  • She achieved personal bests of 19:26.7 in the 5k and 4:47.21 in the 1500 during the 2026 season.
State of Play
  • Licon competed in six meets during the 2025 season.
  • She concluded her season at the NCAA Division I Mountain Region Cross Country Championships.
What's Next

Following her achievements in cross country, Licon is expected to continue her success into the upcoming track season and may pursue further accolades in both academics and athletics.

Bottom Line

Licon's recognition as a Scholar-Athlete of the Year highlights the vital balance of academic excellence and athletic prowess, setting a standard for future student-athletes at UTEP and beyond.