ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Men's Scholar Team of the Year and All-Academic Teams for the 2024 NCAA Division III Cross Country season were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Oneonta men's cross country team was named an all-academic team for the eighth time in program history and the first time since 2018. Additionally, senior Gabe Burns (Riverhead, NY/Riverhead) was named an all-academic athlete.

In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, among other qualifiers. The Red Dragons recorded a cumulative GPA of 3.41. 

UW-La Crosse was named the 2024 NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country Scholar Team of the Year. The Eagles, who maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.308, won the team title at the 2024 NCAA DIII Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Burns, an exercise science major, earned the individual honor after being on the All-Region and All-SUNYAC Second Team.

In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top 25 percent of their respective regional championship meet.