BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Cross Country's Rowen Wilkinson has been named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Wilkinson competed in four meets for the Hilltoppers in 2025 including the CUSA Championships. The senior set a personal best 5k mark in the season opening meet at the Belmont Opener, checking in at 17:28.
The native of Knoxville, Tenn. is pursuing a bachelor's in International Affairs and holds a 3.92 GPA.
Wilkinson was one of 14 athletes named to the league's All-Academic team. This also marks the third straight year WKU has had a player named to the team.
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