DES MOINES, IOWA -- Drake was one of 135 men's cross country programs which earned All-Academic team status by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Members of the Drake men's cross country team carried a 3.30 cumulative grade-point average after the fall 2009 semester.

For a team to be considered for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award, it must have competed and compiled a team score at an NCAA Regional Championship and also have a minimum of a 3.00 team cumulative grade-point average.