The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) has recognized 85 women's basketball student-athletes for their academic achievements during the 2025-26 season. Notably, 11 individuals were named MIAA Scholar-Athletes and another 15 earned the prestigious Academic Excellence award, indicating a GPA of 4.00 or higher. These awards do not include first-year or transfer student-athletes, with additional recognitions for newcomers to be announced in June. A select group of four athletes achieved all three honors, showcasing exceptional performance both academically and on the court.

By the Numbers
  • 85 student-athletes recognized on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
  • 15 women's basketball players received the Academic Excellence award for a GPA of 4.00 or higher.
  • 11 athletes designated as MIAA Scholar-Athletes, each with a GPA of 3.50 or above and All-MIAA accolades.
  • Only 4 players earned all three honors: Weishaar, Loewe, Aschoff, and Schreiner.
Yes, But

While the majority of students excel, the exclusion of first-year or transfer athletes from this round of academic recognition raises questions about the representation of newer players in future awards.

State of Play
  • Academic awards will be expanded to include newcomers in June 2026.
  • The notable performance of Lopers athletes signals strong academic engagement within the program.
What's Next

As the MIAA prepares to release academic awards for first-year athletes later this year, it will be important to monitor the performance of new student-athletes in the 2026-27 academic season.

Bottom Line

The academic success highlighted by these awards showcases the dual commitment of MIAA women's basketball players to both their studies and athletics鈥攕etting a commendable standard for future student-athletes.