The Western Carolina women's soccer team has achieved the College Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches for the 21st consecutive season, recognizing their consistent academic excellence. This streak began in the 2005 season under head coach Chad Miller. The team earned this honor thanks to a strong 3.64 GPA in the 2025-26 academic year, making them one of only two Southern Conference teams to receive the accolade, alongside Mercer. Additionally, six players were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, with Isabella DeMarco making history as the first Catamount to earn Scholar All-American honors.

By the Numbers
  • 3.64 GPA for the women's soccer team in the 2025-26 season.
  • 777 collegiate soccer teams received the USC academic honors, an increase from 697 the previous year.
State of Play
  • The women鈥檚 soccer team will host Wright State for a preseason exhibition on August 8.
  • The regular-season opener is scheduled against Winthrop on August 13, with details available on ESPN+.
What's Next

As the regular season approaches, the Catamounts aim to leverage their final preseason practices with 14 newcomers. They will look to maintain their strong academic performance while excelling in competition starting August 13.

Bottom Line

The Catamounts鈥� achievement underscores their commitment to excellence both on and off the field; maintaining this standard will be crucial as they transition into the competitive season ahead.