LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The JWU (Providence) softball team finished the 2024-25 campaign with the seventh-highest grade point average (GPA) amongst all NCAA Division III institutions during the 2024-25 academic year at 3.770, which was announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) in conjunction with Easton.
The Wildcats saw 19 student-athletes named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Academic All-Conference Team, which recognizes student-athletes who maintain a 3.25 GPA and have completed second-year academic status:
Maddie Alexander,
Caroline Amorelli,
Gabby Bellamore,
Chloe Brunelle,
Mackenzie Clee,
Gabby Colace,
Danielle Floyd,
Jessica Forneiro,
Rachel Gosselin,
Mady Lyons,
Amanda Madigan,
Hailey Martins,
Olivia Mason,
Macy Pagano,
Jillian Reed,
Katie Scheid,
Emma Schweitzer,
Jadyn Torres, and
Madi Wong.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division III led the way with 2,565 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2024-25. NCAA Division I followed with 2,544 and NCAA Division II with 2,156. Junior colleges and NAIA came in with 895 and 1,010 student-athletes respectively. Team GPAs and scholar-athletes are submitted by member head coaches.
Top-10 NCAA Division III Teams
1. Worcester Polytechnic Institute – 3.830; 2. Pomona-Pitzer Colleges – 3.827; 3. Bates College – 3.790; 4. Middlebury College – 3.785; 5. Keuka College – 3.775; 6. Trine University – 3.774; t7. Johnson & Wales University – 3.770; t7. Wheaton College (MA) – 3.770; 9. Haverford College – 3.769; 10. Lancaster Bible College – 3.767.
