Memphis Athletics Records Highest Departmental GPA
Dec 30, 2024 | Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Rifle, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Rifle, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis athletic department recorded the highest departmental GPA ever during the fall 2024 semester, recording a 3.404 grade point average with 16 teams coming in at a 3.0 or higher for the term.
"I'm proud of the continued academic focus and efforts of our student-athletes in achieving these accomplishments" Associate Athletic Director, Academic Services Fernandez West said. "A special thanks to our CAAS staff and coaches for creating and maintaining such a high standard of academic excellence."
Along with breaking the department record, Memphis recorded its 23rd consecutive term with a 3.0 GPA or higher, its sixth straight semester of a 3.2 GPA or higher, 58 Tiger student-athletes with a 4.0 and had 28 fall graduates, 15 of which graduated with honors.
"Congratulations to the students-athletes for their outstanding academic accomplishment and establishing another record-high GPA for the department," Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Scott, Ph.D. said. "As a department, we consistently strive to set the benchmark as high as possible and our student-athletes' commitment to excellence in the classroom has allowed for another record-setting semester. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication the Center for Athletic Academic Services, the support staffs and coaches have provided our student-athletes in their pursuit of academic achievement."
Highest Female Team GPA: Women's Soccer, 3.830
Highest Male Team GPA: Men's Tennis, 3.658
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.comand follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
"I'm proud of the continued academic focus and efforts of our student-athletes in achieving these accomplishments" Associate Athletic Director, Academic Services Fernandez West said. "A special thanks to our CAAS staff and coaches for creating and maintaining such a high standard of academic excellence."
Along with breaking the department record, Memphis recorded its 23rd consecutive term with a 3.0 GPA or higher, its sixth straight semester of a 3.2 GPA or higher, 58 Tiger student-athletes with a 4.0 and had 28 fall graduates, 15 of which graduated with honors.
"Congratulations to the students-athletes for their outstanding academic accomplishment and establishing another record-high GPA for the department," Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Scott, Ph.D. said. "As a department, we consistently strive to set the benchmark as high as possible and our student-athletes' commitment to excellence in the classroom has allowed for another record-setting semester. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication the Center for Athletic Academic Services, the support staffs and coaches have provided our student-athletes in their pursuit of academic achievement."
Highest Female Team GPA: Women's Soccer, 3.830
Highest Male Team GPA: Men's Tennis, 3.658
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.comand follow the department's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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