IRVING, Texas – North Dakota State placed four student-athletes on the 2024 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Team, announced by the conference office on Tuesday, June 25.
Senior 125 pounder Ryan Henningson became a three-time Academic All-Big 12 performer after earning his second first-team honor. He was named first-team in 2023 and second team in 2022.
Joining Henningson were three first time recipients, with redshirt freshmen Walker Bents, Gavin Drexler and Max Petersen receiving first-team accolades.
First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.
To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20 percent of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
The full release can be viewed here.