FRISCO, Texas – Five members of the Nicholls State University men's track and field team was named to the 2026 Southland Conference All-Academic team as announced by the league office on Friday afternoon.
 
Senior William Bellina led the way with a 4.0 GPA as an Accounting student. Juniors Trent Granberry (3.8) exceled as a Mass Communication major and Alex Hartline (3.4) shined as a Culinary Arts student. Sophomores Jonell "Deuce" Scott and Brady Sins registered a 3.33 and 4.0 GPA as a health science and Biology major.
 
The All-Academic teams are voted on by head coaches, sports information directors, and academic/compliance staff members from each Southland Conference institution. Student-athletes must possess a 3.25 cumulative GPA, have completed one full academic year at the nominating institution to qualify for All-Academic selection, and have competed in at least 50 percent of their team's meets. Fifty percent of those nominated earn the honor.