Central College Women's Basketball Team Repeats as Academic Excellence Champion
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association has honored the Central College women's basketball program for the fifth straight year, citing its outstanding academic performance during the 2025‑26 season.
The team recorded a collective grade point average of 3.36, reflecting a sustained focus on scholarship alongside competition.
Seven roster members earned American Rivers academic all‑conference distinction, while four additional players were selected to the Academic All‑District squad by the College Sports Communicators.
The recognition comes from a coalition of collegiate athletic bodies, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, underscoring the program's alignment with national academic standards.
Coach and athletic director alike view the accolade as a recruiting asset, promising prospective student‑athletes a environment where athletic ambition and academic rigor coexist.