SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The SUNYAC recognizes Cortland's Hunter Brignall as the 2022 Men's Cross Country Scholar Athlete of the Year as nominated and voted on by the conference sports information directors. 

Brignall is a physical education major holding a 3.80 overall GPA. In 2022 he finished 31st to earn All-Niagara region honors and he was named to the SUNYAC All-Conference second team with a ninth place finish at the conference championship meet. 

During each season, the conference honors student-athletes for their efforts in their sport, as well as their academics. Out of hundreds of spring athletes, one athlete from each sport was selected for this distinction. In order to be eligible for the SUNYAC Scholar Athlete of the Year award student-athletes must prove both academic and athletic excellence by obtaining a minimum 3.30 overall GPA, be a starter or significant reserve for their team, and be at least a sophomore. The SUNYAC Scholar Athlete Award began in 2016-17.