The Northwest Missouri State University track and field program had 12 men and 13 women named to the NCAA Division II All-Academic lists as announced Monday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

In addition to the 25 individuals honored, the Northwest women (3.66 team GPA) and the Bearcat men (3.25 team GPA) landed the USTFCCCA's Team Academic accolades. The Northwest women's 3.66 team GPA ranks as the 12th-best team GPA in NCAA Division II track & field.

USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards to all nominated student-athletes who meet ALL the following criteria:

1. Minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale through the end of the semester of competition. Institutions utilizing a different GPA scale must convert the GPA to a 4.0 scale using the standard conversion method [GPA/Scale x 4.0]. Data must be certifiable by the institution's registrar.
2. Must have been academically eligible at the National Championships in the respective season that his or her athletic mark was achieved in.
3. Must have finished the season among the top 50 individuals as listed on the descending order lists on TFRRS. In addition, any athletes not among the top 50, but who participated at the Indoor OR Outdoor National Championships, are eligible.
4. Must have competed as a member of one of the top 35 relay teams as listed on the descending order list on TFRRS. In addition, any athletes not among the top 35 relay teams, but who participated in the relay at the Indoor OR Outdoor National Championships, are eligible. Finally, any competing relay team member on an expanded descending order list to include 35 institutions (1 relay team per institution) is eligible.
5. Transfer students and/or graduate students are to include only grades earned at the current nominating institution.