Mankato Men Named Scholar Team of 2008

The Minnesota State University - Mankato men's indoor track and field team was named the 2008 U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division II "Scholar Team of the Year" yesterday.

A part of the USTFCCCA's comprehensive recognition of academic achievement by teams and individuals, the "Scholar Team of the Year" award recognizes a single team for its combination of academic and athletic achievements. Mankato won the top honor by having the best overall finish at the Division II Indoor Championships and cumulative GPA. To be nominated, a team must carry a minimum 3.000 cumulative grade-point average.

The Mavericks accumulated a 3.020 team grade point average during the track season and finished 7th at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships.

"We are very honored to receive this award, and it's a great reflection on our program and Minnesota State," Mankato head coach Mark Schuck said. "We feel that our academics still come first. That is the priority that we have as a program and everything falls into place."

Mavericks James Krajsa, Jeffrey Lombardo, and Nathan Pieper were named to the USTFCCCA's All-Academic Track and Field Team.

Full details about the USTFCCCA team and individual awards, which were conferred upon lots of Minnesota teams and individuals, can be found below ...

NCAA Division II Men's Awards TEAM, INDIVIDUALS

NCAA Division II Women's Awards TEAM, INDIVIDUALS

NCAA Division III Men's Awards TEAM, INDIVIDUALS

NCAA Division III Women's Awards TEAM, INDIVIDUALS