GORHAM, Maine – Graduate student William Carrolton (Bath, Maine/Morse) and senior Ben Drummey (Biddeford, Maine) of the University of Southern Maine Huskies' men's track & field team have been named All-Academic Athletes for the 2024 NCAA Division III Men's Track & Field seasons by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Southern Maine men's team was also named an All-Academic Team.
 
All-Academic Athletes must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale through the most recently completed grading period. They also must have finished the season among the top 50 individuals as listed on the descending order lists on TFRRS, or competed as a member of a top 35 relay team. In addition, any athletes who participated at the Indoor or Outdoor National Championships are eligible. Programs earn All-Academic Team honors by having a cumulative team GPA of at least a 3.10 on a 4.0 scale through the most recent semester.
 
Carrolton set new program records in the shot put and discus during the outdoor season while earning All-Region honors in the discus. He also won Little East Conference titles in both events. A 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District selection, Carrolton is a graduate student pursuing a degree in Policy, Planning, & Management.
 
Named a CSC Second Team Academic All-American earlier this month, Drummey placed second in the pole vault at the 2024 Indoor National Championships and earned First Team All-American status, the fifth All-American honor of his career. His incredible indoor season also earned him the USTFCCCA DIII East Region Field Athlete of the Year and LEC Field Athlete of the Year awards. He also qualified for the 2024 Outdoor National Championships and was an All-Region performer and LEC champion during the outdoor season. A Nursing major, Drummey has now earned three All-Academic Athlete awards.