UC San Diego achieved a milestone with 36 student-athletes named to The Big West Winter All-Academic Team, sharing the top spot with UC Santa Barbara. This recognition includes athletes from men's and women's basketball and swimming/diving. To qualify, student-athletes must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and compete in at least half of their contests. Notably, senior swimmer Sabrina Bennani earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in human biology.

By the Numbers
  • 36 UC San Diego scholar-athletes on the All-Academic Team, tied for the most in the conference.
  • Sabrina Bennani achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA in human biology.
Yes, But

While UC San Diego's performance is commendable, competition remains strong, and maintaining high academic standards among athletes can be challenging as the program transitions in NCAA divisions.

State of Play
  • UC San Diego is adjusting to NCAA Division I competition, following two decades in Division II.
  • The Triton athletics program has continued to prioritize academic success, boasting a 90% graduation rate among scholar-athletes.
What's Next

Looking forward, UC San Diego aims to maintain its academic excellence while competing at a higher level in Division I sports, with an emphasis on recruiting and supporting scholar-athletes.

Bottom Line

UC San Diego's achievement of 36 All-Academic honorees illustrates the strong alignment of athletics and academics, showcasing the university's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes as they face new challenges in Division I.