Bowling Green State University鈥檚 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer teams earned the prestigious United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2025-26 academic year, reflecting their strong academic performance. Both teams achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0, with the men's team recording a GPA of 3.40 and the women's team achieving 3.76. This marks the men鈥檚 team's 13th recognition in the last 17 years and the women's 12th overall. A total of 793 college soccer teams received this honor, highlighting BGSU's dual recognition among the 184 schools with both men's and women's programs awarded.

By the Numbers
  • Men's soccer team GPA: 3.40
  • Women's soccer team GPA: 3.76
  • Overall teams recognized: 793 (333 men, 460 women)
  • Schools with both programs awarded: 184
State of Play
  • The men's soccer team has exhibitions against Indiana and Purdue Fort Wayne before the regular season starts on August 20.
  • The women's team will kick off its regular season against Robert Morris on August 16 after completing its exhibition matches.
What's Next

As both teams prepare for their regular-season games, maintaining their academic standards while competing will be crucial. Upcoming matches will test their balance of athletics and academics as they aim to further their legacy of success both on the field and in the classroom.

Bottom Line

BGSU's soccer teams exemplify a growing trend of academic excellence in collegiate athletics, making it clear that success transcends the competitive field. This dual recognition enhances the university鈥檚 commitment to fostering student-athletes who excel academically.