University of Northern Colorado Athletics
UNC Swimming & Diving Earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
2/3/2025 3:44:00 PM | General, Women's Swimming & Diving
GREELEY, Colo. – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has recognized the University of Northern Colorado's women's swimming & diving team with the prestigious Scholar All-America award for the Fall 2024 semester. This distinction highlights the team's commitment to academic excellence while representing UNC at the highest level in the pool.
The Scholar All-America award is presented to teams that achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Northern Colorado joins 780 other teams from 459 institutions in receiving this honor, with a total of 19,209 student-athletes recognized nationwide. Impressively, 654 of these teams recorded a GPA of 3.30 or higher, earning additional recognition in the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition All-Sport Academic Standings.
"What a tremendous honor for our swim & dive team! I am so proud of how hard they work in the pool and in the classroom. I am excited to see how they perform in the WAC Championships later this month," said Director of Athletics Darren Dunn.
"The commitment to academic success from these teams is truly commendable," said CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany. "It is inspiring to see student-athletes thrive both in their sport and in their studies, and we take great pride in honoring their achievements."
ABOUT THE CSCAA SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICA PROGRAM
The CSCAA Scholar All-America program recognizes teams that achieve high academic performance while competing at the collegiate level. To qualify, teams must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The program highlights the dedication of student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and in their sport, reinforcing the balance between academic and athletic success.
For more information on the CSCAA Scholar All-America program, visit www.cscaa.org/saa.
UP NEXT
The Bears swimming and diving team will compete on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at home against GCU.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
The Scholar All-America award is presented to teams that achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Northern Colorado joins 780 other teams from 459 institutions in receiving this honor, with a total of 19,209 student-athletes recognized nationwide. Impressively, 654 of these teams recorded a GPA of 3.30 or higher, earning additional recognition in the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition All-Sport Academic Standings.
"What a tremendous honor for our swim & dive team! I am so proud of how hard they work in the pool and in the classroom. I am excited to see how they perform in the WAC Championships later this month," said Director of Athletics Darren Dunn.
"The commitment to academic success from these teams is truly commendable," said CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany. "It is inspiring to see student-athletes thrive both in their sport and in their studies, and we take great pride in honoring their achievements."
ABOUT THE CSCAA SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICA PROGRAM
The CSCAA Scholar All-America program recognizes teams that achieve high academic performance while competing at the collegiate level. To qualify, teams must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The program highlights the dedication of student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and in their sport, reinforcing the balance between academic and athletic success.
For more information on the CSCAA Scholar All-America program, visit www.cscaa.org/saa.
UP NEXT
The Bears swimming and diving team will compete on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at home against GCU.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's swim and dive team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSwim), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSwim_Dive), and Facebook (/UNCOBearsswimdive).
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