The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference announced the winners of the 2025-26 Team GPA Awards, recognizing Georgian Court University for excelling in three sports: Men's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, and Women's Cross Country. The Lions not only clinched the conference championship in Men's Track and Field but also achieved a remarkable 3.91 GPA for the women's cross country team, which ranks as the third highest in the CACC this year. This marks the second consecutive year GCU won the Men's Cross Country Team GPA Award, showcasing consistent academic excellence. Overall, 85.6% of teams in the CACC achieved a GPA of 3.00 or better. Additionally, every GCU athletic team finished with a minimum GPA of 3.0, achieving a perfect success rate.

By the Numbers
  • Women's Cross Country GPA: 3.91
  • Men's Cross Country GPA: 3.68
  • Men's Track and Field GPA: 3.46
  • Percentage of CACC teams achieving GPA 3.00+: 85.6% (131 of 153)
State of Play
  • GCU has achieved three Team GPA Awards this season, the second most by any institution.
  • All 12 GCU teams finished with a GPA of at least 3.0, ensuring a complete success rate for the academic year.
What's Next

The emphasis on academic performance is likely to continue at Georgian Court, with coaches potentially focusing on sustaining high GPAs while competing for athletic excellence. This dual commitment could attract more student-athletes to the program.

Bottom Line

Georgian Court's achievement underscores the importance of balancing athletics and academics, setting a standard for other institutions in the CACC. Their success in both areas highlights a model for collegiate programs aiming for overall excellence.