Academy of Art University Athletics

After an inspired performance at 2015 NCAA Division II West Regionals in Oregon, senior Valentin Pepiot once again punched his ticket to NCAA Nationals. The 2015 Pacific West Conference Runner of the Year with a fourth place individual result at Regionals through the Ash Creek Preserve 10k course. He posted a career-best of 29:53.83 which made him one of just five runners who delivered sub-30:00 marks.

Pepiot along with teammate and fellow countryman Pierre Fontanarosa were the top two finishers from the PacWest Conference and received U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region honors after finishing among the top 25.