The MIAA has recognized academic excellence among its basketball athletes for the 2025-26 season, with five players from the Pittsburg State University women's team and two from the men's team making the Academic Honor Roll. Women's honorees include Ja'Miya Brown, Macie Mays, Hannah Miller, Harper Schreiner, and Clara Swearingen, while the men's list features Maddox Dow and Hayden Shanks. To qualify, athletes must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher and two terms of grades reported. Harper Schreiner was also awarded the MIAA Scholar-Athlete title with a perfect 4.00 GPA, while both she and Swearingen received the MIAA Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a 4.00 GPA.

By the Numbers
  • Five women's basketball players from Pittsburg State made the Academic Honor Roll.
  • Harper Schreiner achieved a 4.00 GPA and was named MIAA Scholar-Athlete.
State of Play
  • The MIAA recognizes performance and academic standards for student-athletes.
  • Awards for newcomers and transfers will be announced in June.
What's Next

The upcoming awards for newcomers and transfers will highlight additional achievements within the MIAA. Future seasons will see continued emphasis on balancing academics with athletics.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these student-athletes exemplifies the commitment to academic success within collegiate sports. The accolades serve as motivation for current and future players to excel both on the court and in their studies.