March 8, 2010

PHILADELPHIA - The members of the La Salle women's cross country team put together a cumulative team grade point average of 3.32 to be named an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Assocation (USTFCCCA). The Explorers continue a long history of academic excellence as they have earned the team award for more than five years running.

To earn the USTFCCCA award, a team must compile a minimum 3.00 combined GPA during the fall 2009 semester and must have scored at the NCAA regional meet.

The Explorers were one of six Atlantic 10 squads to earn recognition, along with Charlotte, Dayton, Fordham, Richmond and Xavier.

The 2009-10 cross country squad includes nine runners who earned Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll status for posting at least a 3.5 during the fall semester, including Pamela Alva, Stephanie Bearish, Maureen Benner, Kellilyn Fierras, Wendy Hutchinson, Meghan Lutz, Kelly Mullane, Colleen O'Donnell and Bridget Tull.