Seahawks Shine In Spring Semester

WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW student-athletes delivered another exceptional academic performance during the Spring 2025 semester, posting a collective GPA of 3.503 across all 19 varsity programs. The achievement highlights the Seahawks’ continued commitment to excellence both in the classroom and in competition.

The Women’s Basketball program led all programs with a stellar 3.825 GPA, followed closely by Beach Volleyball (3.816) and Women’s Tennis (3.798). Men’s Soccer earned the highest GPA among men’s programs with a 3.582.

“This is the second consecutive semester the UNCW Student-Athletes achieved over a 3.5 term GPA,” said Dr. Shannon Pease, Associate Athletic Director/Director of Student-Athlete Support Services. “Semester after semester, the student-athletes continue to shine in the classroom and motivate each other to excel in their respective majors. It is impressive to see. The SASS staff is proud of their commitment to their academic success.”

“Our student-athletes continue to raise the bar,” said Michael Oblinger, Director of Athletics. “This success reflects their dedication, as well as the outstanding collaboration between our coaches, faculty, and support staff.”

Noteworthy academic highlights from Spring 2025 include:

• 87% of student-athletes (311 out of 357) earned a 3.0 GPA or higher
• 64 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA
• All 19 varsity programs posted team GPAs of 3.0 or higher

“Our student-athletes’ achievements are a direct reflection of the incredible work being done behind the scenes,” said Oblinger. “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Shannon Pease and the entire Student-Athlete Support Services team. Their unwavering commitment, mentorship, and day-to-day support play a vital role in helping our Seahawks thrive academically.”