Saint Mary's University celebrated 84 student-athletes earning Academic All-Conference honors for the 2025-26 Winter and Spring seasons. This recognition comes from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), which announced a record total of 2,319 Academic All-Conference selections this academic year. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and be in their sophomore year or higher. Notable performances include the softball team leading with 16 honorees, followed by men's hockey with 15 and baseball with a program-best 13 athletes recognized.

By the Numbers
  • 1,468 Winter and Spring student-athletes honored this year.
  • 84 athletes from Saint Mary's University received Academic All-Conference awards.
  • A total of 2,319 Academic All-Conference selections set a new MIAC record.
State of Play
  • The MIAC's total recognitions have surpassed the previous year's record of 2,288.
  • Saint Mary's softball team continues to lead both in numbers and consistency in academic performance.
  • Various teams at Saint Mary's have set program bests for honorees this year.
What's Next

As the academic year progresses, student-athletes will continue to focus on maintaining high academic standards while preparing for upcoming competitions. The trend of strong academic performance could lead to even more honorees in upcoming seasons as awareness of balancing athletics and academics grows.

Bottom Line

Saint Mary's University exemplifies a strong commitment to academic excellence among its athletes, achieving record numbers for Academic All-Conference honors. This success reinforces the institution's dedication to fostering student achievement both on the field and in the classroom.