Academics, spring 2020
Another record-setting GPA for student-athletes
One semester after setting a record for highest grade-point average in more than two decades, Binghamton student-athletes equaled that lofty 3.29 mark in fall 2019. The figure, well above that of the University’s general student population, also makes it five straight semesters with a 3.2 or higher.
The record-tying GPA also marks the 15th consecutive semester that the group surpassed the 3.10 mark.
“The academic achievements of Binghamton University student-athletes continues to be stellar, especially considering the high standards and academic rigor at this world-class institution,” Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott said. “The dedication of our student-athletes and the coaches and staff that support their efforts is evidenced by this superb accomplishment.”
Almost 72 percent of student-athletes (320 individuals) recorded a 3.0 or higher GPA and more than half (245) posted a 3.3 or higher. Further, more than 42 percent held down a 3.5 or higher.
The women’s lacrosse team won its first Academic Cup, given to the team with the highest grade-point average. Head coach Stephanie Allen’s squad of 30 had a 3.62 team GPA to take the title away from eight-time champion women’s tennis. Seven individual team members achieved a perfect 4.0.
The men’s swimming an diving team had the highest GPA for men’s teams with a 3.47.
Individually, 27 student-athletes representing 12 different teams had a 4.0 GPA in the spring.
Binghamton student-athletes have reached the 3.0 plateau 28 consecutive semesters (14 years) dating back to 2005.
Track athletes earn academic honors
Seniors Nate Gerhardt and Jack Fitzgerald, redshirt junior Dan Schaffer and junior Mallory Prelewicz have been named to the 2020 America East Indoor Track & Field All-Academic Squads.
To be eligible for an America All-Academic Team, student-athletes must have sophomore athletic eligibility, attain a 3.30 minimum grade-point average and be a contributor on their team. The squad is voted on by a committee made up of America East student-athlete support and athletic communications administrators as well as faculty athletic representatives. Both the men’s and women’s teams had 10 honorees.
Six swimmers earn academic honors
The America East Conference has released its 2020 Swimming & Diving All-Academic Teams and Binghamton is well represented. The Bearcats had five men’s team members and one woman chosen.
To be eligible for an America All-Academic Team, student-athletes must have sophomore athletic eligibility, attain a 3.30 minimum grade-point average and be a contributor on their team. The squad is voted on by a committee made up of America East student-athlete support and athletic communications administrators as well as faculty athletic representatives. Both the men’s and women’s teams had 10 honorees.