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The University of Memphis women’s soccer team has set a new program record with a cumulative GPA of 3.85 for the academic year, earning recognition as a College Team Academic Award winner. Alongside impressive semester GPAs, they are ranked among the top programs in collegiate athletics for academic excellence. The team’s commitment to academics reflects the supportive environment of the athletic department. As they prepare for their upcoming season, the women’s soccer team continues to demonstrate that scholastic achievement and athletic performance can go hand in hand.
Memphis, TN โ The University of Memphis women’s soccer program has achieved a remarkable milestone by recording a program-record grade point average (GPA) of 3.85 for the 2024-25 academic year. This significant academic accomplishment has led the team to be recognized by the United Soccer Coaches as a College Team Academic Award winner, highlighting their dedication to scholastic excellence alongside athletic performance.
During the academic year, the women’s soccer team not only set a cumulative GPA record but also broke previous program records for semester GPAs. The fall semester GPA was 3.83, followed by a spring GPA of 3.88. These impressive numbers place Memphisโs women’s soccer program among the elite in college athletics, with their cumulative GPA tied for the third-highest of all teams honored nationwide.
This year, a total of 697 soccer teams (composed of 283 men and 414 women) achieved a team GPA of 3.0 or higher to qualify for the Academic Award. The achievement reflects not only the hard work and commitment of the student-athletes but also the supportive environment fostered within the university’s athletic department.
Leadership and Commitment to Academics
Head coach Brooks Monaghan expressed great pride in the teamโs academic success, underscoring the importance of maintaining academic standards alongside athletic commitment. This focus on education is evident in the consistent performance of Memphis student-athletes, who have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher for 24 consecutive semesters.
Similarly, the athletic department as a whole has been successful, achieving a GPA of at least 3.2 for the past seven semesters. These accomplishments highlight the dedication and hard work of the student-athletes across all programs at the university, as remarked by Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Scott.
Spring Semester Highlights Across Athletic Teams
The academic performance extends beyond women’s soccer, with other athletic teams also demonstrating exceptional achievements during the Spring 2025 semester. Notable GPAs for various teams include:
- Women’s Tennis โ 3.857
- Women’s Cross Country โ 3.819
- Rifle โ 3.743
- Women’s Golf โ 3.740
- Volleyball โ 3.736
- Men’s Soccer โ 3.669
- Men’s Tennis โ 3.631
- Men’s Golf โ 3.574
- Men’s Cross Country โ 3.574
- Softball โ 3.538
- Women’s Track & Field โ 3.513
- Football โ 3.401
- Baseball โ 3.293
- Men’s Track & Field โ 3.269
- Women’s Basketball โ 3.169
- Men’s Basketball โ 2.906
Upcoming Events for Women’s Soccer
Moving forward, the women’s soccer team is set to host a home scrimmage against Auburn on August 8 at 6:00 p.m.. The regular season will commence on August 14, with the team facing off against Southern Miss, also at 6:00 p.m.. Fans attending games in 2025 are advised to bring their own chairs, as seating will be limited at the under-construction Track and Soccer Stadium.
For more information about Memphis Tigers Soccer and updates on the team’s progress, fans are encouraged to follow the program through its official channels.
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- University of Memphis Women’s Soccer Achieves Record GPA
- Wikipedia: Academic Achievement
- Memphis Athletics Records High Department GPA
- Google Search: College GPA Statistics
- Men’s Tennis Team Receives Academic Awards
- Google Scholar: Academic Awards in Athletics
- Memphis Athletics Graduate Student-Athletes
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Student-Athlete GPA
- Memphis Rifle Team Honored for Academics
- Google News: College Athletes Success
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