King鈥檚 College celebrated the academic achievements of 135 student-athletes named to the 2025-26 MAC Winter Sports Academic Honor Roll, announced by MAC Executive Director Megan Morrison. These athletes participated in winter sports like basketball and swimming, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.20 during the spring semester. Notably, 325 athletes across the conference achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, including 23 from King's. The men's indoor track and field team led the Monarchs with 23 honorees, followed closely by women's ice hockey with 20. This recognition highlights the emphasis on academic success among student-athletes.

By the Numbers
  • 1,737 student-athletes recognized for the MAC Winter Sports Academic Honor Roll.
  • 135 King's College student-athletes made the honor roll, with 23 achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA.
State of Play
  • Men's indoor track and field had the highest representation with 23 honorees.
  • Women鈥檚 ice hockey and men鈥檚 ice hockey closely followed with 20 and 19 honorees, respectively.
What's Next

The continued strong performance of King's athletes may encourage more students to prioritize academics alongside athletics. Expect enhanced academic support programs and potential recruitment efforts focused on students with both athletic talent and academic achievement in mind.

Bottom Line

This recognition underscores King's College's commitment to both athletics and academic excellence, reflecting the institution's ability to cultivate well-rounded student-athletes. The impressive number of honorees demonstrates the potential for balancing competitive sports with high academic standards.