Atlanta, Ga.- The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) recently announced its Academic Top 25 Honor Roll, which 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.

Emerson College was ranked fourth in Division III with a 3.766 combined GPA. This marks the 10th consecutive season the Lions have taken a ranking within the top-10, three of which were first-place rankings. 

Clark University also landed in the top 10, tied for ninth-place, with a 3.741 GPA.

Additionally, teams having a 3.0 combined GPA and qualifying for consideration in their respective divisions are also listed as special mentions. MIT and Springfield each received special mention, completing the 2022-2023 year with a 3.647 and 3.613 GPAs, respectively.
 
About the NEWMAC

The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with four Associate Members: Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime (Football) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), while sponsoring 20 sports.