Student-Athletes Shine in National Academic Rankings

Minnesota West continues to prove that excellence goes beyond scores and stats. Athletic teams have earned national recognition from two organizations—the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)—for their outstanding performance in the classroom.

WBCA Academic Top 25: Minnesota West Women’s Basketball Ranks 8th Nationally
Coached by Rosalie “Moz” Hayenga, the team claimed a spot among the WBCA Academic Top 25 for Two-Year Colleges, finishing 8th in the nation with a stellar team GPA of 3.443. The WBCA Academic Top 25 annually honors collegiate women’s basketball programs that maintain the highest combined GPAs among all student-athletes on the roster, showcasing that talent on the court can coexist with discipline in the classroom.

NJCAA All-Academic Honors: Three Minnesota West Teams Make the Cut for the 2024-25 Academic Year

• Softball - 3.39 GPA
• Volleyball - 3.28 GPA
• Women’s Basketball - 3.20 GPA

These teams represent Region 13 with pride.

In addition to team achievements, individual student-athletes across our programs earned placement on the NJCAA All-Academic Teams:

• First Team (4.00 GPA)
• Second Team (3.80–3.99 GPA)
• Third Team (3.60–3.79 GPA)

These values define Minnesota West’s athletic and academic culture.

Next season might bring more points on the scoreboard, but it’s the GPAs off the court that will continue setting Minnesota West apart.