Westminster Women’s Basketball Team Ranked #2 in Nation for Academics 


NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Based Award on Group GPA of 3.577

SALT LAKE CITY  - The Westminster College women’s basketball team was honored by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association with a second place ranking in its 2005-2006 Academic Top 25 Honor Roll for NAIA. The honor roll recognizes teams throughout the nation that have the highest grade point averages (GPA). Rankings are determined based upon nominations by WBCA-member coaches. The Westminster women’s basketball team has a collective GPA of 3.577.

"It is my pleasure to recognize each of these distinguished women's basketball programs that have gone above and beyond excellence on the court, and have extended it to the classroom," said WBCA Chief Executive Officer Beth Bass. "These 117 teams admirably strive to be successful all-around and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!"

Westminster College women’s basketball head coach JD Gustin said, “Our team is extremely proud of this accomplishment, academics come first at Westminster and I’m glad that our student athletes have been recognized for their hard work and dedication.”