Four Ospreys Earn ASUN XC All-Academic Team Distinction

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida cross country received four selections to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team, as announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon.

Ana Markovina and Annika Buser were recognized from the women's side, while Ryan Douihech and Andrew Mahorner were awarded from the men's side. All four UNF student-athletes earned ASUN All-Academic honors for the first time in their careers with each holding at least a 3.60 cumulative GPA.

"The reason they are here is to go to school. The academic expectation is the same on the track," stated Jeff Pigg, Director of Cross Country / Track & Field. "They work hard and do their best. I'm proud of these students for their effort!"

It's the first time since 2016-17 that the women's program has received back-to-back seasons of multiple selections. On the men's side, they notched multiple selections for the first time since the fall 2021 season.

Both Markovina and Buser ran exceptionally in their ASUN Championship races, placing in the top 20 to be awarded Third Team All-ASUN honors on top of their conference academic recognition. Douihech and Mahorner were each part of the men's program that earned a top finish at their home meet, followed with back-to-back runner-up placements at both Florida State and Alabama.

North Florida will return to compete in the NCAA XC South Regional Championships on Friday, Nov. 14, at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala.

Ana Markovina, North Florida
Senior | Old Westbury, N.Y.

Cumulative 3.78 GPA pursuing degree in business management.
Led Ospreys in 10th overall clocking 18:01.0 in the 5k race to open season at Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational helping team to first-place finish.
Placed 25th overall earning an 6k time of 22:05.7 with a fourth-place team finish at the FSU XC Open.
Finished season with a lifetime best and eighth-best program 5k mark of 17:22.7 placing 17th overall for Third Team All-ASUN honors with a third-place team finish at the ASUN XC Championships.

Annika Buser, North Florida
Junior | Gerlingen, Germany

Cumulative 3.92 GPA pursuing degree in marketing.
Finished 36th overall clocking 19:12.9 in the 5k race to open season at Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational helping team to first-place finish.
Led the Ospreys in 20th overall earning a 6k time of 21:59.6 with a fourth-place team finish at the FSU XC Open.
Earned 58th overall with a 6k mark of 21:34.7 helping the team to an eighth-place placement at the Crimson Classic.
Finished season with a lifetime best 5k mark of 17:30.5 placing 20th overall for Third Team All-ASUN honors with a third-place team finish at the ASUN XC Championships.

Ryan Douihech, North Florida
Redshirt Junior | Boca Raton, Fla.

Cumulative 3.60 GPA pursuing degree in finance.
Finished 30th overall clocking 25:47.6 in the 8k race to open season at Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational helping team to first-place finish.
Placed 39th overall earning an 8k time of 25:50.2 with a runner-up team finish at the FSU XC Open.
Earned 69th overall with an 8k mark of 25:28.2 helping the team to another runner-up placement at the Crimson Classic.
Finished season with a lifetime best 8k mark of 24:55.8 placing 36th overall with a third-place team finish at the ASUN XC Championships.

Andrew Mahorner, North Florida
Redshirt Sophomore | Merritt Island, Fla.

Cumulative 3.63 GPA pursuing degree in computer science.
Finished 44th overall clocking 26:19.3 in the 8k race to open season at Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational helping team to first-place finish.
Also placed 66th overall earning an 8k time of 26:23.0 with a runner-up team finish at the FSU XC Open.

Players Mentioned

Annika Buser

Ryan Douihech

Andrew Mahorner

Ana Markovina

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