The Kean University baseball team has been celebrated for its academic performance, receiving the Sports Attack/ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2025‑26 academic year.
The honor places the Cougars among 420 NCAA programs nationwide and one of 197 Division III schools that earned the distinction, underscoring a commitment to both athletics and scholarship.
Award Criteria and Historical Context
To be eligible, teams must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale throughout the academic year, a standard that the Cougars have consistently met.
This marks the seventh time the program has been recognized with the award, having first received it during the 2017‑18 season, reflecting a sustained culture of excellence.
The award is administered by Sports Attack in partnership with the American Baseball Coaches Association, an organization that has long championed academic integrity within collegiate baseball.
Located in North Carolina, United States, the campus environment blends academic rigor with competitive athletics, reinforcing the institution’s dedication to holistic student development.
The recognition not only highlights the team’s scholarly metrics but also serves as a model for other programs striving to balance competitive success with educational attainment.