Lacrosse Scholars Shine Brightly
IWLCA Recognizes 357 Collegiate Lacrosse Teams and 1,350 Student-Athletes for Academic Excellence
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Colorado College has now appeared on the IWLCA Academic Honor Squad 20 times since the award began in 2003, including 15 consecutive years on the list.
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Grace Bean, Alyssa Kawala, and Ella Roe were named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll for the second time, highlighting CC's continued classroom success among its recent graduates.
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Head coach AJ Johnson described the 3.7 team GPA as reflecting the culture CC is building, with players challenging one another and holding themselves to a high standard.
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Adrian College's seven IWLCA Honor Roll honorees come from a diverse set of majors, including graduate student business administration; junior education; senior graphic design; senior business administration; senior marketing/social work; senior exercise science/nutrition; and junior education.
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Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's lacrosse players were named to the Division III IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, with majors in Business Marketing, Nursing, and Chemistry.
The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association named 357 schools as Academic Honor Squads for the 2025-26 academic year, Adrian College reported. To earn the designation, a team must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. In total, the IWLCA recognized 1,350 student-athletes from 174 institutions on the Academic Honor Roll, which requires a 3.50 or better GPA.
The awards span Division I, II, III, and NAIA programs. Schools from across the country earned spots, with standout programs posting team GPAs well above the minimum threshold.
Colorado College Posts 3.7 GPA, Hits 15 Straight Years
Colorado College earned the Honor Squad designation for the 15th year in a row, according to CC Tigers. The Tigers also now hold 20 total appearances on the list since the award began in 2003. Their team GPA of 3.7 puts them well above the 3.2 minimum.
Eleven Tigers earned individual spots on the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Three of them — Grace Bean, Alyssa Kawala, and Ella Roe — made the Honor Roll for the second time. Head coach AJ Johnson said the 3.7 GPA shows "the culture CC is building," with players "challenging one another and holding themselves to a high standard," CC Tigers reported.
Adrian and Stonehill Add Division Honors to the List
Adrian College also landed on the 2026 Honor Squad list, with seven Bulldogs earning individual Honor Roll recognition, Adrian College reported. The honorees study a wide range of subjects. Majors include business administration, education, graphic design, marketing, social work, and exercise science and nutrition.
Stonehill College earned its own Honor Squad designation as well, Stonehill Skyhawks reported. The program had multiple athletes recognized on the Division I Academic Honor Roll. Stonehill was one of 357 schools across all divisions to receive the team honor.
Wisconsin-Eau Claire and South Florida Round Out Key Programs
Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire players made the Division III Academic Honor Roll after finishing their junior year with strong GPAs, Blugolds reported. The three honorees study Business Marketing, Nursing, and Chemistry — a mix that shows academic range across the roster.
At the Division I level, the University of South Florida stood out with 13 players on the Academic Honor Roll, according to USF Bulls. The Bulls also earned the full team Honor Squad designation. South Florida's 13 honorees rank among the larger individual totals reported by any single program this cycle.
What It Takes to Earn IWLCA Academic Recognition
The IWLCA sets clear standards for both awards. A team needs a 3.2 cumulative GPA to qualify as an Academic Honor Squad, Adrian College explained. Individual players must hold a 3.50 or higher cumulative GPA to make the Academic Honor Roll.
This year's total of 1,350 individual honorees from 174 institutions reflects steady growth in academic performance across women's lacrosse. With 357 teams earning the squad honor, the award now touches programs at every level of college play — from NAIA to Division I.
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