WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary's University's
Andrew Brueggen (Holmen, Wis.) — an NCAA Division III national qualifier in both the weight throw and hammer during the 2010 season — earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic honors, it was announced Wednesday.
Brueggen — who earned All-American honors with his fourth-place effort in the weight throw in March — is among 202 men's student-athletes from 74 Division III schools to earn USTFCCCA All-Academic honors. Fueled by UW-La Crosse's 10 all-academic honorees, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) led all conferences with 25 selections, while the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) was second with 21.
To earn all-academic status, student-athletes must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or higher and have met either the NCAA Division III indoor or outdoor automatic or provisional qualifying standing in their respective event.
Complete USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
