Pair of NE10 Programs Rank Among the Nation's Best in Academics.
MANSFIELD, Mass. – The Bentley and Southern New Hampshire women's basketball programs have been recognized on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division II Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, emphasizing their commitment to excellence in the classroom.
The Falcons and Penmen represented the Northeast-10 Conference with outstanding team grade point averages (GPA) during the 2019-20 academic year. Bentley ranked 13th in the nation with a 3.711 GPA, while SNHU finished 16th with a 3.679 GPA.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2019-20 season is the 25th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
"The WBCA applauds these head coaches and their teams for their commitment to academic excellence," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "We appreciate and value the hard work and dedication the players and coaches have put forth to thrive in the classroom and on the basketball court."
ABOUT THE NE10
Beginning its 40th anniversary season, the NE10 is an association of 14 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
