Twenty-nine Abilene Christian University student-athletes received 2025-26 Academic All-WAC honors for their academic achievements in winter sports, as announced by the Western Athletic Conference. Eligible athletes must possess a GPA of at least 3.2 and participate in over half of their team鈥檚 contests. The men's basketball team led the conference with four honorees, while the men's indoor track team had the second-most in the WAC. Notably, several athletes received recognition for multiple consecutive years, highlighting ongoing academic excellence. Additional honors for other sports will be announced later in the spring.

By the Numbers
  • 29 ACU student-athletes received Academic All-WAC honors.
  • 4 men's basketball players recognized, the most in the conference.
  • 9 men's indoor track athletes awarded, the second-highest in the WAC.
  • Natalie Poe achieved her fourth Academic All-WAC distinction.
Yes, But

While the recognition of 29 student-athletes reflects strong academic performance, the varying participation levels across sports may raise questions about consistency in academic standards among teams.

State of Play
  • Winter sports announcements are complete; honors for spring sports are pending.
  • ACU continues to emphasize academic excellence alongside athletic performance.
What's Next

As the academic year progresses, more student-athletes from spring sports such as baseball and tennis will be evaluated for Academic All-WAC honors later in the spring semester.

Bottom Line

The success of these student-athletes underscores the importance of maintaining strong academic performance while competing at a high level in sports, setting a benchmark for future athletes at ACU.