DAVIS, Calif. – Both the men's and women's track and field programs were named All-Academic Teams for the 2022 NCAA Division I seasons as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

On top of the team recognition, seniors Marlene Gutierrez and Brooke Starn and junior Matthew Okonkwo were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes.

Gutierrez, a psychology major, won two individual titles at the Big West Championships en route to being named the Female Field Athlete of the Meet. The senior uncorked a school record 198-9 (60.57m) in the hammer to win the first event of the championship. Gutierrez also posted a throw over 190 at the Mt. SAC Relays. She qualified for the NCAA West Prelims in the hammer.

Starn, a graduate transfer who worked towards a master's in public health, used the impressive field at the Stanford Invitational to clock the fourth fastest time in school history in the 10,000m with a 34:09.21 to extend qualify for the NCAA postseason.

Okonkwo, a psychology major, broke the 15-year-old school record in the 200m at the NCAA Prelims. Just at the legal wind limit of +2.0, Okonkwo clocked a 21.07 to finish 33^rd overall. The junior defended his Big West title in the 200m with a wind-aided time of 21.08.

Individual athletes must have a GPA of 3.25 and have met either of the following athletic standards: for the indoor season, a student-athlete must have finished the regular season ranked in the national top 96 in an individual event or ranked in the national top 48 in a relay event on the official NCAA POP list provided by TFRRS.org; for the outdoor season, a student-athlete must have participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Championships (including preliminary rounds).

To qualify for the team award, the squad must have a team cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better.