The Northwest Missouri State University women's basketball team landed a spot in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's Academic Top 25.
The Bearcats tied for No. 24 in the nation with a 3.695 cumulative team grade point average for the 2024-25 season under the direction of head coach
Austin Meyer.
It is the third time in the past four seasons, Northwest has gained a top-25 academic ranking. Northwest tied for No. 2 in 2021-22 and was No. 23 in 2022-23. Northwest was also ranked No. 5 in the 2012-13 season.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year college women's basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2024-25 season is the 30th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
"The WBCA is pleased to recognize those women's basketball programs that have committed themselves to excellence on the court and in the classroom," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "The 119 teams we honor this year strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!"
2024-25 Bearcat Women's Basketball Team Members:
Aliyah Al-Hameed,
Kendall Clatt,
Maggie Collins,
Kelsey Fields,
Molly Hartnett,
Laini Joseph,
Lindsey Kelderman,
Peyton Kelderman,
Caely Kesten,
Sadie Maas,
Kenzie Melcher,
Ella Moody,
Anastyn Pettlon,
Aaliyah Riley,
Brooklyn Stanley,
Evelyn Vazquez,
Avery Yosten,
Emree Zars
NCAA Division II
| |
Rank |
Institution |
Head Coach |
GPA |
| 1 |
St. Cloud State |
Lori Fish |
3.892 |
| 2 |
Winona State |
Ana Wurtz |
3.887 |
| 3 |
Texas Woman's |
Beth Jillson |
3.881 |
| 4 |
Malone |
Selana Ickes |
3.874 |
| 5 |
Tiffin |
Josh Mason |
3.864 |
| 6 |
Lubbock Christian |
Steve Gomez |
3.823 |
| 7 |
Ferris State |
Kurt Westendorp |
3.820 |
| 8 |
Northwestern Okla. St. |
Tasha Diesselhorst |
3.813 |
| 9 |
Chaminade |
Michael Edwards |
3.805 |
| 10 |
Ashland |
Kari Pickens |
3.795 |
| 11 |
Missouri Western |
Ashton Feldhaus |
3.788 |
| 12 |
UVA Wise |
Jamie Cluesman |
3.763 |
| 13 |
CSU East Bay |
Jenny Thigpin |
3.760 |
| 14 |
Montana State Billings |
Kevin Woodin |
3.757 |
| 15 |
Upper Iowa |
Justin Maass |
3.750 |
| 16 |
Missouri S&T |
Kira Carter |
3.736 |
| 17 |
Point Loma Nazarene |
Charity Elliott |
3.728 |
| 18 |
Dominican (CA) |
Tim LaKose |
3.726 |
| 19 |
West Liberty |
Kyle Cooper |
3.715 |
| 20 |
Southern New Hampshire |
Karen Pinkos |
3.713 |
| 21 |
Maryville |
Brita Hand |
3.709 |
| 22 |
Sioux Falls |
Travis Traphagen |
3.703 |
| 23 |
Goldey-Beacom |
Bethann Burke |
3.702 |
| T24 |
Truman State |
Theo Dean |
3.695 |
| T24 |
Northwest Missouri State |
Austin Meyer |
3.695 |
