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Western Illinois Women's Basketball Ranks Among Nation's Best in Classroom

| By: WIU Athletic Communications

Leatherneck GPA ranks No. 14 in Division I

The Western Illinois University women's basketball once again proved it is one of the best in the country in the classroom, being named a member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's 2022-23 Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls

The Leathernecks finished with the 14th-highest grade point average among Division I Women's Basketball programs in the country. Western Illinois carried a 3.659 GPA during the 22-23 academic year.

"I'm so proud of the fact that the kids in this program have created a culture of academic excellence," WIU women's coach JD Gravina said. "It has become the norm for us to be in the top 25 nationally, and this group of student athletes did a great job keeping this expectation going.

"This also doesn't happen without a supportive academic team including Hannah Hendrickson, Beth Wilson, and all of the faculty that work hard to keep our athletes succeeding even with their vast time management challenges."

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 2022-23 season is the 28th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.

"The WBCA is pleased to recognize those women's basketball programs that have committed themselves to excellence on the court and in the classroom," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew.  "The teams we honor this year strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!"
 
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