Assistant cross country and track and field coach Sam Alexander placed fifth among elite runners from around the world, helping Team USA claim first place.

Assistant cross country and track and field coach Sam Alexander has earned the opportunity to run for Team USA in Trinidad & Tobago this weekend.

In addition to the team honor, senior Craig Hunt was honored as one of just 72 student-athletes in the country to receive an individual All-Academic award.

Central Connecticut men s soccer goalkeeper Josef Abele and Northeast Conference men s cross country champion Craig Hunt were both named NEC Fall Scholar-Athlete for their respective sports on Wednesday afternoon.

The former Blue Devil standout and current CCSU assistant cross country coach has qualified to be a member of Team USA.