Thirteen Hope College teams have claimed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Team GPA Award for the 2020-21 school year.
The MIAA Team GPA Award is presented to conference athletic teams that achieve a 3.300 or better GPA for an academic year. Grade-point averages are calculated at the end of the academic year.
The women’s cross country team, led by head coach Mark Northuis, recorded Hope’s top GPA of 3.73.
The women’s basketball team, led by head coach Brian Morehouse, posted a 3.67 GPA.
The women’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams, led by head coach Kevin Cole, each finished with a 3.63 GPA.
The women’s golf team, led by head coach Greg Stafford, posted a 3.61 GPA.
The volleyball team, led by head coach Becky Schmidt, earned a 3.56 GPA.
The women’s swimming and diving team, led by head coach Jake Taber, posted a 3.56 GPA.
The women’s soccer team, led by head coach Leigh Sears, earned a 3.55 GPA.
The men’s cross country team, led by head coach Mark Northuis, finished with a 3.51 GPA.
The softball team, led by head coach Mary VandeHoef, recorded a 3.48 GPA.
The women’s tennis team, led by head coach Bob Cawood, also recorded a 3.38 GPA.
The women’s lacrosse team, led by head coach Keagan Pontious, finished with a 3.37 GPA.
The men's soccer team, led by head coach David Brandt, earned a 3.35 GPA.