July 3, 2006
IOWA CITY, IA –
The University of Iowa women’s track and field team and members of the Hawkeye men’s team earned all-academic honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for the 2006 season.
The Iowa women’s team posted a combined grade-point average of 3.130, which ranks 40th of the 61 teams honored. Utah State University led all honorees with a grade-point average of 3.497.
The Hawkeyes had a combined seven competitors earn individual all-academic honors. To qualify for the award, student-athletes must have completed at least two semesters at the institution, compiled a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 for the most recent grading period and met NCAA Division I automatic or provisional qualifying standard during the indoor season or qualified for a regional championship during the outdoor season.
Following is a list of Iowa’s individual honorees.
Women's Team MembersName Yr. Hometown Grade-Point AverageKrista Anderson Fr. Leeds, ND 3.350Meghan Armstrong So. Tualatin, OR 3.290
Men’s Team MembersName Yr. Hometown Grade-Point AverageTim Brodersen Sr. Vermillion, SD 3.570A.J. Curtis Fr. Brodhead, WI 3.640Adam Hamilton Jr. Milford, NH 3.600Dan Haut Sr. Lockport, IL 3.650Eric MacTaggart So. Glen Ellyn, IL 3.670