Taylor University earned 60 Academic All-Crossroads League awards for the spring semester, continuing its strong academic performance in athletics. This includes accolades from basketball, track and field, competitive cheer, golf, baseball, softball, and tennis. The men's track and field team led with 14 awards, while baseball and women's track and field contributed 13 each. Overall, Taylor achieved 104 academic honors for the 2025-2026 academic year across its athletic programs. Eligibility requires student-athletes to have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be juniors who participated throughout the entire season.

By the Numbers
  • 60 total Academic All-Crossroads League awards for the spring semester.
  • 104 academic awards across all athletic programs for the 2025-2026 year.
Yes, But

While Taylor's performance is commendable, the competitiveness of the league could pose challenges for maintaining or increasing these academic achievements in the future. Other universities are also investing in academic honors, which could increase competition.

State of Play
  • The men's track and field program remains a standout with consistent academic success.
  • Student-athletes across various sports are meeting high academic standards despite the demands of competitive athletics.
What's Next

The focus will be on sustaining this academic excellence as new recruits join the programs. The university aims to continue improving its support systems for student-athletes to achieve academic success in subsequent years.

Bottom Line

Maintaining academic standards while enhancing athletic performance is crucial for Taylor University. The impressive number of academic awards reflects a commitment that could set a precedent for future success.