Record number of Huskies named All-Academics for 2019-20

The University of Saskatchewan Huskie student-athletes and trainers are being recognized for more than just their in-game contributions.

By Huskie Athletics

Rolled out over social media, 178 student-athletes were honoured for having made an All-Academic Team for the 2019-20 season. With student-trainers added in, that number rises to 209, both marks which are tops in the history of Huskie Athletics.

FULL ALL-ACADEMIC LIST 

Athletes, trainers and managers from all 15 teams are included and represented 11 colleges on the University of Saskatchewan campus. 

"Having 209 All-Academics is an impressive number that we take great pride in and hope to build on each season," said Huskies Chief Athletics Officer Dave Hardy. "On behalf of Huskie Athletics I would like to congratulate each and every one of our All-Academics. Their determination, drive and work ethic is inspiring and does not go un-noticed. They are great ambassadors and representatives for Huskie Athletics and the University of Saskatchewan."

Click here to listen to comments from U SPORTS All-Academic and national medallist Nicole Ostertag from track & field.

Click here to listen to comments from U SPORTS All-Academic from men's volleyball Luke Wandzura.

There are three types of members on the team:

The Huskie Athletics All-Academic First Team includes student athletes, managers and trainers who have obtained a sessional average of at least 80 per cent on a minimum course load of 24 credit units.

The U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian team were U SPORTS athletes that had at least an 80 per cent average on a minimum of 18 credit units. These athletes used eligibility last year.

The Huskie Athletics All-Academic Second Team consists of student athletes, managers and trainers who have obtained a sessional average of at least 75 per cent on a minimum course load of 24 credit units.