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Menlo College Student-Athletes Excel Academically in NCAA Division II Debut

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Menlo College student-athletes have made a remarkable showing in their first official season as an NCAA Division II member, with a total of 174 student-athletes earning a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be recognized on the Academic All-PacWest Team. This achievement is a testament to the college's commitment to academic excellence, both in and out of competition. With multiple teams achieving a Team GPA of 3.0 or higher, including three programs surpassing a 3.5, Menlo College has set a high standard for itself in its inaugural season as a PacWest and MPSF member.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 174 student-athletes were named to the Academic All-PacWest Team, recognizing their cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • 16 student-athletes were named to the Academic All-MPSF Team, honoring sophomores or above with a 3.0 GPA or higher who competed in at least 50% of their team's contests.
  • 31 student-athletes earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors, awarded to those with a 3.5 GPA or higher who have completed at least 90% of competition and are sophomore standing or above.
  • 61 student-athletes were inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society, recognizing junior and senior athletes with a GPA of 3.5 or above and active participation in their sport.
  • All 14 varsity teams finished the 2024-25 year with a Team GPA of 3.0 or higher, including three programs that surpassed a 3.5: Women's Volleyball, Men's Tennis, and Women's Basketball.
  • Vice President for Athletics Keith Spataro stated, "Our transition to NCAA Division II has been defined not just by athletic competitiveness but by academic integrity and excellence."

Statistics:

  • 174 student-athletes were recognized on the Academic All-PacWest Team.
  • 16 student-athletes were named to the Academic All-MPSF Team.
  • 31 student-athletes earned CSC Academic All-District honors.
  • 61 student-athletes were inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society.
  • All 14 varsity teams finished the 2024-25 year with a Team GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Three programs (Women's Volleyball, Men's Tennis, and Women's Basketball) surpassed a 3.5 Team GPA.

Sources:

  • Sacramento: Menlo College, The State of California.
  • Pacific West Conference (PacWest)
  • Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF)
  • College Sports Communicators (CSC)

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