The Limestone College men’s cross country team has the highest grade point average among NCAA Division II men’s cross country programs, according to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Saints post a cumulative team GPA of 3.63.
“This is a great accomplishment for our student-athletes,” said Limestone Head Cross Country Coach Kevin Vees. “Not only are they doing well in running, they are doing well in the classroom. I am very proud of them and I am sure they will continue their success in academics.”
Mansfield University was second on the list with a 3.62 GPA. Augustana College was third (3.56), the College of Saints Rose was fourth(3.54), and Christian Brothers University was fifth (3.51).
The Saints squad was named an All-Academic team earlier this month by the USTFCCCA.
Division II Men's Teams |
GPA |
Limestone College |
3.63 |
Mansfield University |
3.62 |
Augustana College (South Dakota) |
3.56 |
The College of Saint Rose |
3.54 |
Christian Brothers University |
3.51 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
3.50 |
University of Tampa |
3.48 |
Hawaii Pacific University |
3.47 |
Concordia University - St. Paul |
3.46 |
Western State College of Colorado |
3.42 |
Clayton State University |
3.39 |
Fort Lewis College |
3.38 |
Lake Superior State University |
3.38 |
Slippery Rock University |
3.38 |
University of North Dakota |
3.33 |
University of Mary |
3.32 |
Bentley College |
3.31 |
Northwest Nazarene University |
3.30 |
Pittsburg State University |
3.30 |
Harding University |
3.29 |
Lees - McRae College |
3.29 |
Michigan Technological University |
3.29 |
University of South Dakota |
3.28 |
Drury University |
3.27 |
East Central University |
3.27 |
University of Minnesota Duluth |
3.26 |
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
3.25 |
Hillsdale College |
3.24 |
Merrimack College |
3.24 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks |
3.24 |
Seattle University |
3.23 |
Adelphi University |
3.22 |
Western Oregon University |
3.22 |
Georgia College & State University |
3.21 |
Truman State University |
3.21 |
University of Missouri - Rolla |
3.21 |
Texas A&M University - Commerce |
3.20 |
Edinboro University |
3.18 |
Lewis University |
3.18 |
University of Alaska Anchorage |
3.18 |
Northern Kentucky University |
3.17 |
Southwest Baptist University |
3.17 |
Wayne State College |
3.17 |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
3.16 |
California University of Pennsylvania |
3.15 |
Colorado School of Mines |
3.15 |
Stonehill College |
3.15 |
University of California, San Diego |
3.14 |
Concord University |
3.13 |
Columbus State University |
3.11 |
Queens University of Charlotte |
3.10 |
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs |
3.10 |
Adams State College |
3.09 |
Mars Hill College |
3.09 |
Nova Southeastern University |
3.08 |
Grand Valley State University |
3.07 |
University of Indianapolis |
3.06 |
University of Sciences in Philadelphia |
3.06 |
Southern Arkansas University |
3.05 |
Wheeling Jesuit University |
3.05 |
Brigham Young University Hawaii |
3.03 |
Lock Haven University |
3.02 |
Missouri Southern State University |
3.01 |
Virginia State University |
3.01 |
Winona State University |
3.01 |
Gannon University |
3.01 |
