Academic Excellence Awards Highlight ECU Baseball and Golf
The East Carolina University athletic department celebrated a double honor as both the baseball team and the men's golf squad were named recipients of the American Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2025‑26 academic year.
The baseball program posted a collective grade point average of 3.72, matching the highest mark ever recorded by the team and securing its eleventh consecutive year of recognition.
Meanwhile, the men's golf team achieved a 3.84 GPA, the best in the program's history and its first award since entering the American Conference.
The latest accolades bring the total number of ECU sports programs earning the conference's academic honor to four, joining women's golf and women's tennis among the distinguished groups.
University officials highlighted the role of comprehensive academic support services and a culture that values scholarship as key drivers behind these achievements.
The award, given to the team with the highest annual grade point average in each sport the conference sponsors, underscores the American Conference's commitment to rewarding athletic programs that excel both on the field and in the classroom.