MOSCOW, Idaho – Senior Alex Ayers was named Second-Team Academic All-American as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Ayers, a sprinter and hurdler from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is coming off a career year on the track. He set a personal record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 51.66 seconds, which is the fifth best time in school history. He placed third at the Big Sky Outdoor championships, earning All-Conference honors. He also anchored the 4x400-meter relay team to a second-place finish at the conference championship. He qualified for the NCAA West Regionals in the 400 hurdles where he placed 39^th.

Ayers, who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA while majoring in environmental science, was one of 17 student-athletes to earn a perfect GPA. 

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2021-22 Academic All-America® men's track and field/cross country teams recognizes the nation's top student‐athletes for their combined performances in the competition realm and in the classroom.

The CoSIDA Academic All‐America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.