Marquette University cross country and track and field programs have announced the addition of 17 student-athletes for the 2009-10 academic school year.

Both the Marquette men's and women's cross country squads were named to the 2008 NCAA Division I United States Track & Field and Cross Country Association All-Academic Team, the USTFCCCA announced Thursday. Senior runner Kyle Saginus was also named to the USTFCCCA Men's All-Academic Team.

The Marquette cross country team held its post-season awards banquet Friday night and honored several individuals for their performance during the 2008 season.