ATLANTA (Aug. 1, 2023) – Robert Morris University, Upper Iowa University, Wartburg College, University of Pikeville and Alpena Community College earned the highest GPA in their respective divisions in the 2022-23 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced today by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
 
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 2022-23 season is the 28th 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 teams we honor this year strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!"
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Robert Morris, coached by Charlie Buscaglia, finished first among NCAA Division I members with a 3.807 cumulative team grade-point average. Upper Iowa, coached by Justin Maass, claimed top academic honors in NCAA Division II with a 3.894 GPA. Wartburg, coached by Bob Amsberry, took top honors in NCAA Division III with a 3.872 GPA. Pikeville, coached by Clifton Williams, was No. 1 in the NAIA division with a 3.877 GPA. Alpena, coached by Cynthia DeRocher, finished atop the two-year college standings with a 3.615 GPA.
 
"I could not be prouder of our student-athletes," said Maass. "To achieve the highest GPA in Division II and all levels nationwide is truly amazing. Our student-athletes truly embrace what it means to be a representative of the Division II level. They deserve all the credit and recognition for the hard work they put in on the court and in the classroom. This is what Upper Iowa is all about and I am so proud to be coaching this great group of athletes."
 
After coming off one of their most pivotal seasons in school history, UIU women's basketball kicks off their 2023-24 campaign on Nov. 11 at home versus Graceland University. Don't miss the Peacocks on the court this season!