Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minn. had 35 student-athletes recognized with Academic All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors for the 2023 fall academic semester, out of a record 799 student-athletes receiving the accolade. To qualify, students had to meet academic and athletic criteria, including maintaining a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale as well as successfully completing one full-time academic year at their current institution. The number of fall sports honorees has increased annually since 2011, with football leading this year at a record 193, followed by women's soccer, which had a program-record 169 honorees.

By the Numbers
  • 35 student-athletes earned Academic All-MIAC honors
  • Record 799 student-athletes received the Academic All-Conference accolade
  • Football led with a record 193 honorees
  • Women's soccer also set a program record with 169 honorees
State of Play
  • Annual increase in the number of fall sports honorees since 2011
  • Football led all fall sports with a record 193 honorees
  • Women's soccer finished with a program-record 169 honorees
Bottom Line

35 Saint Mary's University student-athletes achieved Academic All-MIAC honors, showcasing the institution's commitment to academic excellence alongside athletic achievement.