NEW ORLEANS – In its release that cited the women's track and field scholar teams of the year, the  U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) also announced the women's 2011 Division I All-Academic Track & Field Teams. Temple University was one of 171 institutions to earn the distinction as a result of a cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or better. The Owls' indoor and outdoor women's squads reported a GPA of 3.25, tying them with La Salle University for third-highest in the Atlantic 10 Conference, putting them only behind Dayton (3.41) and Massachusetts (3.34).