ATLANTA, GA– Youngstown State University, Ashland University, Williams College, Sterling College, and Folsom Lake College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced today.
Taft College was ranked #6 nationally holding a 3.480 Grade Point Average (GPA) in the community college division. "I am super proud of these young ladies who were able to balance out their academic and athletic schedules. The primary focus from the beginning was to be as successful as possible, winning ball games and achieving highest-grade marks. They did it and deserve recognition to the fullest. I challenged them. They embraced giving our program and campus the best versions of themselves," said Taft College Head Women's Basketball Coach Romeo Lagmay, Jr.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, and two-year college women's basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2023-24 season is the 29th season in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
Youngstown State, coached by John Nicolais, finished first among NCAA Division I members with a 3.868 cumulative team GPA. Ashland, coached by Kari Pickens, claimed top academic honors in NCAA Division II with a 3.875 GPA. Williams, coached by Patricia Manning, took top honors in NCAA Division III with a 3.856 GPA. Sterling, coached by K.C. Bassett, was No. 1 in the NAIA division with a 3.831 GPA. Folsom Lake, coached by Ali Mollet, finished atop the two-year college standings with a 3.564 GPA.
"The WBCA is pleased to recognize women's basketball programs that have committed themselves to excellence on the court and in the classroom," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. She added, "The 112 teams we honor this year strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!"
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