Portland State's Women's Golf and Men's Tennis teams have achieved recognition as the 2025-26 Big Sky Conference Team Academic Champions. The Women's Golf team not only secured this title but also recorded the highest GPA (3.90) among all Big Sky programs this academic year. Meanwhile, the Men's Tennis team won the award for the first time, finishing with an impressive 3.82 GPA. Both teams had multiple members honored as Academic All-Big Sky Conference and All-District. Overall, Portland State Athletics set a new record with a combined student-athlete GPA of 3.44.

By the Numbers
  • Women's Golf: 3.90 GPA - highest in the Big Sky Conference.
  • Men's Tennis: 3.82 GPA - awarded Team Academic Champion for the first time.
  • Overall student-athlete GPA for Portland State: 3.44.
Yes, But

While the accomplishments are commendable, some may question the overall depth of athletic success relative to these academic achievements, particularly in comparison to stronger programs in other conferences.

State of Play
  • Women's Golf has now won the Big Sky Academic Team Championship three times in four years.
  • A total of five Women's Golf players and seven Men's Tennis players received Academic All-Big Sky honors this year.
What's Next

Both teams are expected to maintain their academic excellence while also aiming for improved performance in their respective competitions in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Portland State's consistent academic success in athletics highlights the importance of balancing sports and education, setting a powerful example for future student-athletes.