Ohio Dominican University celebrated 135 student-athletes earning Academic All-Conference honors from the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) for their academic excellence during the 2025-26 year. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 and complete a full academic year while participating in a G-MAC championship sport. Notably, seven student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA. Baseball led the department with 21 honorees, followed closely by women's soccer and football.

By the Numbers
  • 135 Ohio Dominican student-athletes recognized.
  • 3,472 All-Academic honorees across G-MAC schools.
  • Ohio Dominican's student-athlete totals since 2017: 1,158 Academic All-Conference winners.
Yes, But

Despite the impressive showing, Ohio Dominican's numbers decreased slightly from the previous year (161 honorees). It raises questions about potential challenges in maintaining academic performance amidst increasing competition.

State of Play
  • This marks the seventh consecutive year Ohio Dominican had over 100 Student-Athlete honors.
  • Men's programs accounted for 73 honorees; women's programs contributed 62.
What's Next

Going forward, Ohio Dominican aims to encourage student-athletes to maintain academic performance while competing effectively in their sports. Efforts may focus on tutoring and academic support programs to sustain or improve future recognition.

Bottom Line

Ohio Dominican's recognition reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence among its student-athletes, highlighting a legacy of performance that the university aspires to continue amidst potential challenges.