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The Augusta University women’s basketball team has been recognized with a WBCA Academic Honorable Mention for achieving a record GPA of 3.172. Announced by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, this accolade highlights the team’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Additionally, three student-athletes were named to the Peach Belt Conference Team of Academic Distinction. The team’s impressive performance included leading the Peach Belt Conference in scoring defense and ranking in the NCAA national top 25, showcasing their dedication to both academics and sports.
Augusta, GA – The Augusta University women’s basketball team has been honored with a WBCA Academic Honorable Mention for the 2024-25 season after achieving a program-record GPA of 3.172. This commendation was announced by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) on July 24, 2025, recognizing the academic accomplishments of the team among 119 women’s basketball programs listed on the WBCA College Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls.
The achievement illustrates the team’s dedication to both academic and athletic excellence, reinforcing the idea that success is attainable in the classroom as well as on the court. The WBCA has acknowledged programs for their academic performance for 30 years, and accolades are awarded based on the highest combined GPA of all student-athletes on the roster throughout the entire academic year.
In addition to the team’s overall achievement, three Augusta University student-athletes were specifically named to the 2024-25 Peach Belt Conference Team of Academic Distinction. The athletes recognized include:
- Tyasia Freeman: A graduate student from Waynesboro, GA, pursuing a Master of Kinesiology, who maintained a GPA of 3.83.
- Brianna Meekins: A senior Health Services major from Bridgeport, CT, with a GPA of 3.54.
- Nyaneit Puok: A senior Kinesiology major from Des Moines, IA, who achieved a GPA of 3.58.
All three athletes played crucial roles in the team’s impressive performance during the 2024-25 season, helping to secure a second consecutive 21-win season for Augusta, a feat the program had not accomplished since 1993.
Throughout the season, the Augusta women’s basketball team consistently ranked within the NCAA national top 25 and established itself as a top defensive team in Division II. The Jaguars led the Peach Belt Conference in scoring defense, which showcased their focus on their defensive strategies. Furthermore, they finished fifth nationally in three-point field goal percentage, underscoring the team’s versatility and skill on the court.
The Peach Belt Conference Team of Academic Distinction recognizes student-athletes who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher while making significant contributions to their teams in competitions. This standard reflects the league’s commitment to promoting academic accomplishments alongside competitive athletics, providing a pathway for student-athletes to excel in both areas.
The WBCA’s emphasis on recognizing academic success amongst women’s basketball programs highlights the ongoing commitment to maintaining high educational standards in collegiate athletics. The Augusta women’s basketball team’s successful combination of strong academic performance and competitive excellence positions them as a prime example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication.
As the team looks forward, they aim to build on this success, inspiring future athletes to prioritize their academics while competing at high levels in sports. The recognition from the WBCA serves not only as a testament to the current team’s achievements but also as motivation for future student-athletes at Augusta University.
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- Wikipedia: College Basketball
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- Google Search: Augusta University Basketball
- Freeman, Meekins, and Puok Earn PBC Academic Honors
- Google Scholar: Women’s Basketball Academic Performance
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