OSU Track and Field Leads Big 12 in Academic Honorees

May 06, 2020 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track, Cowgirl Cross Country & Track

STILLWATER – After performing at a high level in the classroom this year, the Oklahoma State track and field program is starting to see the awards and accolades roll in. Data released today by the Big 12 conference office shows both the Cowboys (23 representatives) and the Cowgirls (33 representatives) led the league in total Academic All-Big 12 selections in 2020.

Of OSU's 56 Academic All-Big 12 honorees, 12 were nominated with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. For perspective, there were 49 student-athletes in the conference who were nominated with a 4.0 GPA, meaning that nearly 25 percent of all perfect GPAs in the Big 12 this year came from Oklahoma State.

"Seeing our people earn awards like this is a source of pride for us," coach Dave Smith said. "There's the added satisfaction of leading the Big 12 this year, but ultimately, this is about our people putting in the work to be successful."

On the men's side, 16 of OSU's 23 honorees were first-team selections. Included in that batch were four All-Americans – Ashenafi Hatte, Blake Scott, Isai Rodriguez and Ryan Smeeton. On the women's side, 32 of OSU's 33 honorees were first-team selections. Included in that group were three All-Americans – Ariane Ballner, Molly Born and Taylor Somers.

To earn a first-team spot, one must maintain a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence.

OSU's honorees:

Men
Joshua Anadu	First Team
Max Braht*	First Team
Juan Diego Castro	First Team
Kobe Christiansen	First Team
KJ Cotton	First Team
Wyatt Duvall	First Team
Jake Dyer*	First Team
Ashenafi Hatte	First Team
Torrey Hickel	First Team
Ayrton Ledesma Fuentes	First Team
Mace Metcalf	First Team
Kevin Mulcaire	First Team
Isaiah Priddey	First Team
Nick Roof	First Team
Blake Scott	First Team
Ryan Smeeton	First Team
Will Edmonds	Second Team
Alec Haines	Second Team
Nicholas Kenville	Second Team
Sukhi Khosla	Second Team
LaKyron Mays	Second Team
Jorge Perez	Second Team
Isai Rodriguez	Second Team
Women
Ariadni Adamopoulou	First Team
Ariane Ballner*	First Team
Molly Born	First Team
Anna Gunter	First Team
Ariel Esposito	First Team
Bailey Golden	First Team
Kami Hankins	First Team
Sarah Johnson	First Team
Elliett Kulkin*	First Team
Kaytlyn Larson	First Team
Sydney Long	First Team
Michelle Magnani*	First Team
Megan Mann	First Team
Montanna McAvoy	First Team
Moriah Moody	First Team
Gianna Moulis*	First Team
Baylor Nelson	First Team
Rachel Norman	First Team
Peyton Osborne	First Team
Kaylee Oyler	First Team
Makenna Parker	First Team
Ryan Roane	First Team
Katherine Ruck*	First Team
Taylor Somers*	First Team
Alexandria Stern	First Team
Brooke Thomas	First Team
Summer Thompson*	First Team
Michaela Travers*	First Team
Michaela Vasey	First Team
Elissa White*	First Team
Kira White	First Team
Claire Workman*	First Team
Maddie Salek	Second Team