Official WBCA Release


ATLANTA – For Division II, there was no one better than Tiffin University as the Dragons headlined the 2018-19 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Top-25 Team Honor Roll that was announced Tuesday.
 
Three different Great Midwest Athletic Conference schools were represented on the WBCA’s coveted academic list, the first time in league history that has occurred.
 
The Tiffin Dragons, coached by Jessie Ivey, posted a team GPA of 3.809 to excel in the classroom during their first year as a Great Midwest member institution. All 13 of the team members were also honored to the Great Midwest Academic All-Conference Team for 2018-19.
 
Tiffin edged out Lubbock Christian University, which was runner-up with a 3.767 GPA and Rockhurst University with a 3.737.
 
The conference was additionally represented in the WBCA Top-25 Team Honor Roll with the University of Findlay cementing its status high in Division II with a fifth-place finish. The Oilers celebrated 2018-19 with a strong GPA of 3.725 under head coach Jim Wiedie.
 
Defending conference champion Walsh gave the league its third name as the Cavaliers flourished on and off the court. Walsh posted a team GPA of 3.558 to land at No. 23 in Division II’s top 25.
 
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2018-19 season is the 24th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
“The WBCA is pleased to recognize those women’s basketball programs that have committed themselves to excellence on the court and in the classroom,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew.  “The 117 teams we honor this year strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!”