Clarksville, Ark.- The University of the Ozarks women's and men's cross country teams earned the team academic award from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

It is the fifth award for the women's program and the third for the men's program during the NCAA III era. The women's team posted a group cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.45. The men's team compiled a 3.11 GPA.

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.