The Northwest Missouri State University women's golf team had four student-athletes secure the MIAA's 2025-26 Women's golf Academic Awards for their efforts on the course and in the classroom.
Lexi Bartley,
Lauren Briggs,
Kayla Moline and
Carleigh Reoh gained spots on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll. In the Academic Honor Roll category, 53 golfers were mentioned which included the four Bearcat golf team members. To be recognized on the Academic Honor Roll, one must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 or above at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.
The prestigious MIAA Academic Excellence Award was achieved by eight student-athletes in women's golf. An MIAA Academic Excellence Award recipient must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of at least 4.00 at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of grades reported at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.
The Scholar-Athlete distinction went to 12 student-athletes. A Scholar-Athlete is an individual that has a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 or better at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also earn All-MIAA honors in the sport for the 2025-26 season.
| Name |
Year |
GPA |
Major |
Hometown |
| Lexi Bartley |
So. |
3.42 |
Business Administration |
Fargo, N.D. |
| Lauren Briggs |
So. |
3.89 |
Animal Science (Pre-Vet) |
Burlington, Iowa |
| Kayla Moline |
Sr. |
3.52 |
Cybersecurity |
Johnston, Iowa |
| Carleigh Reoh |
So. |
3.34 |
Applied Health: Exercise Science |
Gretna, Neb. |