The Western Athletic Conference named 23 Tarleton State student-athletes as Academic All-WAC honorees for their performance in both sports and academics during the winter season of 2023-24. Notably, Men's and Women's Basketball both achieved a historic milestone by making the WAC Tournament in the same season for the first time.

By the Numbers
  • 23 Tarleton State student-athletes named Academic All-WAC honorees
  • Men's and Women's Basketball both made the WAC Tournament in the same season for the first time
  • Men's squad earned their first trip to the CIT and won the Lou Henson Classic Championship
  • Gabriele Tosti won the gold medal in the triple jump at the WAC Indoor Championships
  • Freshmen and transfers from the fall and winter sports may receive this award in the future
State of Play
  • 4 Texan winter sports were highlighted by Men's and Women's Basketball achieving a historic milestone
  • Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field recorded top seven team finishes at the WAC Indoor Championships
  • Criteria for Academic All-WAC honors include a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better and competing in 50% of the team's contests
Bottom Line

Tarleton State's student-athletes have been recognized for their exceptional performance both on and off the field during the winter 2023-24 season, with Men's and Women's Basketball achieving a historic milestone by making the WAC Tournament in the same season for the first time. This demonstrates the dedication and success of the student-athletes in balancing their sporting and academic pursuits, reflecting the values of the institution.