Ashland and Ursuline were near the top of the national academically this season as the WBCA released the 2021-22 Academic Top 25. Ursuline tied for second in the nation in team GPA, while Ashland ranked sixth.

Ursuline, coached by Shannon Sword, posted a team GPA of 3.806 for the year. That mark was only behind Fort Hays State's 3.814. 

League champ and regional host Ashland, which won 29 games, posted a 3.798 team GPA. AU is coached by Kari Pickens. 

“The WBCA family of coaches is committed to the student-athlete experience and celebrates these teams that have demonstrated excellence in the classroom,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew.  “This year’s WBCA Academic Top 25 is a powerful list of teams and their head coaches who have winning cultures that prepare their student-athletes for success in life.

“We are also pleased this year to recognize all teams that achieved the minimum 3.0 combined GPA required for nomination. That alone is no small feat considering the rigors of playing college athletics.”