RADFORD, Va. – The 298 student-athletes that make up Radford University Athletics earned an overall department grade point average (GPA) of 3.49 during the Fall 2023 semester to, once again, affirm the Highlanders commitment to academic excellence. 
 
Fifteen of Radford's 16 athletics programs earned a 3.0 GPA or better, with 84% percent of all student-athletes earning a 3.0+ GPA as well. The Highlanders also boasted 67% of all student-athletes earning a 3.4+ GPA and 25% reaching a perfect 4.0 GPA.
 
"We are so proud of the work that our student-athletes put into their academics here at Radford," said Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services Allison McCoy. "The grades earned this fall continue to show a steadfast commitment to reaching the high bar we have set for ourselves in the classroom." 
 
The softball program, led by Head Coach Alisa Tasler, led all programs with a combined 3.81 GPA. Eleven out of 23 softball student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA.
 
Radford's tennis program led all men's teams with a 3.59 GPA while the men's golf team was just behind them with a 3.49 GPA of their own.
 
With a 3.71 term GPA that included five out of nine student-athletes reaching the ever-elusive 4.0, the women's golf program set the standard for teams with rosters smaller than 12. The women's soccer team had more 4.0's than any other program, earning 13 perfect marks.
 
Beyond the academic success, the Highlanders have experienced a number of successes on the field of play, with a third place standing in the Big South Sasser Cup. Radford Athletics is also committed to being active members in the community and difference-makers amongst the Radford University student body.

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