Vesty Makes All-Patriot League Academic Squad
November 8, 2024 | Men's Cross Country
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Sophomore Karsen Vesty was named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, the league announced Friday morning.
Vesty joins six other Patriot League runners on the squad after he finished 23rd with a personal-best 24:35.1 time at the Patriot League Cross Country Championships. On top of his athletic achievement, Vesty has accumulated a 3.96 GPA as he pursues a degree in mechanical engineering.
The Havelock North, New Zealand native was the third finisher for the Terriers a the PL Championships. He also ran a 24:56.7 at the Princeton Fall Classic and finished fifth at the UMass Dartmouth Invite with a 25:08.2 time. This is his first time making the All-PL Academic Team.
To be eligible for the Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and Academic All-Patriot League Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and be a starter or key player in their sport. Freshmen or students in their first academic year at their school are not eligible for the honor.
Vesty joins six other Patriot League runners on the squad after he finished 23rd with a personal-best 24:35.1 time at the Patriot League Cross Country Championships. On top of his athletic achievement, Vesty has accumulated a 3.96 GPA as he pursues a degree in mechanical engineering.
The Havelock North, New Zealand native was the third finisher for the Terriers a the PL Championships. He also ran a 24:56.7 at the Princeton Fall Classic and finished fifth at the UMass Dartmouth Invite with a 25:08.2 time. This is his first time making the All-PL Academic Team.
To be eligible for the Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and Academic All-Patriot League Team, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and be a starter or key player in their sport. Freshmen or students in their first academic year at their school are not eligible for the honor.
Players Mentioned
/ Men's Cross Country
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