PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- Shawnee State Athletics announced its department-wide GPA for the 2026 spring semester Monday.

Of the 20 school-affiliated sports on the report, the women's bowling team posted the highest GPA at 3.623.

Other teams in the top 10 included women's cross country (3.621), volleyball (3.495), cheer (3.485), softball (3.446), women's swimming (3.429), women's track and field (3.208), women's golf (3.189), men's golf (3.123) and men's soccer (3.121).

Sports that did not make the top 10 but finished above a 3.000 included baseball (3.085), men's cross country (3.074), women's basketball (3.040), men's tennis (3.028) and women's soccer (3.010).

Gerald Cadogan, Shawnee State's director of athletics, said earning a degree remains the top priority for student-athletes.

"Shawnee State student-athletes come to us first and foremost to earn a degree that will serve them long after their playing days are over," Cadogan said. "Athletics are a powerful complement to the academic experience, teaching discipline, accountability and time management, but they never replace the classroom."

The spring semester results reflect Shawnee State Athletics' continued commitment to academic excellence across all programs.