CONWAY ---- Coastal Carolina Athletics broke the departmental record for the fifth consecutive semester with a 3.425 GPA, the department announced Thursday.
 
"First and foremost, this academic accomplishment is no accident," head coach Kevin Schnall said. "Our academic support staff, led by Megan Gregory, is highly detailed, committed, and relentless in everything they do. We are fortunate to have the right people and resources in place to ensure our team's success in the classroom.
 
"Around here, we have an adage: 'The way you do anything is the way you do everything.' This achievement is a direct reflection of that mindset, and we are incredibly proud of this group of players."
 
Six teams - baseball, men's basketball, men's track and field, women's track and field, lacrosse and softball - earned their highest GPA in program history during the fall semester.
 
"The achievements of our student-athletes at Coastal Carolina is evidence of our commitment to ensuring their success first in the classroom and second on their respective fields of competition," Coastal Carolina University President Michael T. Benson said. "We are so proud of these young student-athletes and how hard they work in representing our university so well."
 
This accomplishment marks 21-straight semesters of a 3.0 or better departmental GPA.
 
"I am thrilled that our athletic department achieved a fifth consecutive record-breaking semester overall GPA of 3.425 for the fall semester," Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation Chance Miller said. "This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our student-athletes in the classroom and the exceptional leadership of Alise Svihla, along with the hard work of our Student-Athlete Academic Services team.
 
"It also highlights the strong partnership between athletics and the university community, its professors, and leadership. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the holistic development of our student-athletes, ensuring they are not only successful on the field but also well-prepared in the classroom and for life after sports and school."
 
A DEEPER DIVE (ATHLETICS)

• 111 student-athletes earned perfect 4.0 GPAs.
• 419 student-athletes earned Chauncey's Honor Roll recognition (3.0 GPA or better).
• 19 teams earned a 3.0 GPA or better.
• Women's tennis' 3.865 cumulative GPA led the department. 
• Best semesters on record (excluding 2020):
  • Fall 2024 (3.425)
  • Spring 2024 (3.375)
  • Fall 2023 (3.305)
  • Spring 2023 (3.264)
  • Fall 2022 (3.196)

 
A DEEPER DIVE (BASEBALL)

• This marks the fourth consecutive semester baseball has achieved the highest team GPA in program history.
• 39 players on roster earned a 3.0 GPA or better.
• Nine players on roster earned a 4.0 GPA.