The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has named the Stevens Institute of Technology women's basketball team to its 2025‑26 Academic Top 25, acknowledging a combined team GPA of 3.575 that places the Ducks among the 85 highest‑ranking institutions out of 119 qualifiers.
The honor, now in its 31st year, celebrates programs that maintain a collective GPA of at least 3.0 and are nominated by head coaches who are active members of the association.
Scholarship and Competition: A Shared Commitment
Beyond the classroom, the Ducks capped the season with a 20‑7 record, securing a second 20‑win campaign since the 2022‑23 year and extending a streak of three consecutive seasons with a winning percentage above .700.
Stevens posted a 10‑4 mark in MAC Freedom play and advanced to the conference championship game for the third time in the past three seasons, underscoring the team’s competitive resilience.
The dual recognition reflects a broader culture at Stevens where academic rigor and athletic ambition are pursued in tandem, a point emphasized by university leaders who view the achievement as a model for student‑athlete excellence.
Looking ahead, the program aims to build on this momentum, targeting further conference success while continuing to meet the high academic standards that have become a hallmark of the Ducks' identity.