Andrew Schultz

Wisconsin Pre-Nationals at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course in Verona, Wisconsin on October 19, 2024 (Isaac Wasserman Photo)

Photo by: Isaac Wasserman 2024

Liberty University Cross Country Media Day on October 1st, 2024. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton)

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-3
Hometown:
Rosemount, Minn.
Prev School:
Rosemount High School

TFRRS Profile

Conference USA Cross Country Championship (8K)
2024 (Oxford, Ala.): 20th place, 24:40.5 (3rd Team All-Conference)

NCAA Southeast Regional Championship (10K)
2024 (Rock Hill, S.C.): 108th place, 32:29.6

2025 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any meets for Liberty and was redshirted
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

2024-25 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)

Did not compete in any meets for Liberty and was redshirted

2024 Cross Country (Fr.)

Came in 108^th at the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional Championships, serving as the No. 5 runner for the eighth-place Flames
Garnered third team All-CUSA honors by placing 20^th overall (fifth among freshmen). He was the No. 6 finisher for the conference champion Flames.
Fastest 8K (24:08.6) was achieved at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational

Prep

Graduated from Rosemount High School
Placed third in the 3,200 at the Minnesota AAA State Track & Field Championships his senior year, contributing to a team state championship
Ran at the Minnesota AAA State Cross Country Championships as a sophomore, junior and senior with a top finish of 59^th his sophomore year
Top track times included 4:18.74 (1,600) and 9:15.92 (3,200)

Personal

Son of Brian and Carla Schultz
Birthday is July 3
Major is business administration & data analysis: economics

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I appreciated the Christ centered training program within Liberty. I look to grow in my faith and grow in my athletic ability. My sisters also are alumni of the University, and I look to follow in their footsteps.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I like to pray continually before and after competition, which seems to be a major help to my mental and physical health.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad was a marathon runner back in the day, and he never really pushed the sport onto me. Once I started running, he has been a major support to me!

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
I placed 3^rd in the state 3200m race, which summed up my senior year very well. Especially because I was ranked 14^th going into the race!

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I would pick 7 as it is the lords number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I enjoy breakfast, and kale.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check Snapchat.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I loved basketball as a kid, yet I do not play anymore.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Yes, Minnie is my dog.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
It was Clay Matthews.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My 3rd place medal from my state meet.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
You and I by Michael Bublé.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Somewhere in Europe, always seemed fun to go!