Nine student-athletes from Saint John's University swimming and diving have earned academic honors with 2025-26 Winter and Spring Academic All-MIAC recognition, awarded for maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.50. Despite their commendable performance, SJU fell just short of leading the MIAC in male honorees, totaling 141鈥攐ne less than St. Olaf. This marks the end of a five-year streak for SJU at the top. In addition to the honored athletes, the SJU cross country, football, and soccer teams earned further accolades with 61 fall honorees.

By the Numbers
  • SJU had 141 academic honorees in 2025-26, compared to St. Olaf's 142.
  • Four student-athletes achieved a 4.0 GPA: Trevor Barton, Ben Edwards, Jason Jones, and Nathan Krotzer.
  • The Johnnies finished third out of six teams at the 2026 MIAC Championships.
State of Play
  • SJU's streak of leading the MIAC in male honorees has ended this year.
  • A total of 61 student-athletes from SJU in fall sports received academic recognition.
  • The swim and dive team previously achieved an Academic All-District honor for four members.
What's Next

Looking ahead, SJU aims to bolster academic and athletic performance to reclaim its top position in the MIAC next year. Continued support for student-athletes' dual pursuits of academics and athletics will be vital.

Bottom Line

SJU's academic achievements reflect a strong commitment to excellence; however, competition remains fierce within the MIAC. Enhancing both academic and athletic training will be crucial for future success.