NEWTOWN, Pa (Women's Basketball) – Five MAC women's basketball programs appeared among the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Honor Roll teams for the 2025-26 academic year.

The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes college women’s basketball teams across the nation in their respective divisions that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. A team must have a combined GPA of 3.0 or better and be nominated by its head coach who must be a member of the WBCA to be recognized. The 2025-26 season is the 31st 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 119 ranked teams we honor this year across all five collegiate membership divisions strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!”

Below are the five MAC schools that received this prestigious award. 

Messiah University (12th) - Mike Miller; 3.782 Team GPA
Widener University - Alisa Kintner; 3.695 Team GPA
Stevens Institute of Technology - Megan Haughey; 3.575 Team GPA
DeSales University - Fred Richter; 3.364 Team GPA
Stevenson University - Jackie Boswell; 3.318 Team GPA