Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University student-athletes finished up the 2019-20 academic year with a 3.36 cumulative GPA. The over 370 student-athletes, posted a department term GPA of 3.42, marking the 12^th semester in a row above a 3.30 and the highest semester mark on record.
 
"I could not be more proud of the hard work of our student-athletes in the classroom this spring," explained Josh Moon, Director of Athletics. "To achieve the highest semester GPA in the history of NSU Athletics during the very challenging circumstances over the past three months is simply incredible. This is a tremendous testament to the quality and focus of the student-athletes we have at NSU, and the awesome work of our coaches, faculty, and staff who work every day to support them."
 
Northern State volleyball led the way in the department with a 3.8 mark, closely followed by women's basketball and women's cross country posting 3.7 team GPA's. Soccer, Softball, and women's track and field came in at a 3.5, while baseball recorded a 3.4. Men's basketball, men's cross country, swimming, and wrestling each tallied a 3.3, while football and men's track and field rounded out the department with marks of 3.2 and 3.0.
 

Teams	GPA
Volleyball	3.8
Women's Basketball	3.7
Women's Cross Country	3.7
Soccer	3.5
Women's Track & Field	3.5
Softball	3.5
Baseball	3.4
Men's Basketball	3.3
Men's Cross Country	3.3
Swimming	3.3
Wrestling	3.3
Football	3.2
Men's Track & Field	3.0