NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Sophomore Paul Ryskowski (Bristol, Conn.) of Southern Connecticut State University men's cross country team has been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Men's Cross Country All-Academic Team.

Ryskowski had a strong second season for the Owls this past fall. An All-Region and All-Conference selection, he helped the Owls place third at Regionals and fourth at the NE-10 Championships. Ryskowski carries a 3.61 cumulative grade point average and also previously earned 2009 USTFCCCA Cross Country All-Academic Team honors.

To be eligible for selection to the academic all-conference teams, a student-athlete must have met and/or exceeded the following minimum requirements: 1) participated in at least half of the team's competitions and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale); and 3) completed at least one academic year at his/her current institution. The Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference teams are chosen by a vote of a committee of athletic administrators and Faculty Athletic Representatives (FAR).