The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics announced its student-athletes produced a cumulative team GPA of 3.43 in Spring 2021.
It's the third straight semester with a 3.40 or higher, signaling the department's best stretch of academic success in recorded school history. Bolstered by an 88% retention rate, all 13 NCAA teams logged a team GPA of 3.22 or higher in Spring 2021.
"Congratulations to our amazing student-athletes on another great semester," Rick Costello, PNW Director of Athletics said. "They have once again rewritten the record books with their third consecutive semester with a GPA of 3.40 or better. This achievement shows how successful the student-athletes were in navigating the many obstacles brought on by these uncertain times. That is a testament to their character, work ethic and positive attitude. I want to thank the coaches, academic support staff and faculty for rallying around the Pride of PNW to achieve excellence in the classroom."
Pride student-athletes extended the department's streak to 11 consecutive semesters with at least a 3.0 cumulative team GPA. The school record was recorded a year ago, 3.48 in Spring 2020, and followed with a 3.40 in Fall 2020.
The PNW tennis teams registered the highest team GPA scores for the second semester in a row. Women's Tennis led all teams with a 3.86 - a women's tennis program record - followed closely by Women's Golf which posted a 3.83. Men's Tennis led all men's programs with a 3.62 mark.
Overall, 82% of student-athletes recorded a 3.0 GPA or higher while 28 individuals earned a perfect 4.0 GPA.
SPORT TEAM GPA
Baseball 3.42
Basketball (M) 3.22
Basketball (W) 3.28
Cross Country (M) 3.23
Cross Country (W) 3.49
Esports 3.32
Golf (M) 3.50
Golf (W) 3.83
Ice Hockey 2.86
Soccer (M) 3.25
Soccer (W) 3.52
Softball 3.46
Tennis (M) 3.62
Tennis (WP) 3.86
Volleyball 3.47
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