The Patriot League announced the 2025-26 Fall Academic Honor Roll, recognizing 1,346 student-athletes across seven sports, including Navy's 69 athletes from cross country, soccer, and volleyball. To qualify, athletes needed a minimum GPA of 3.20 and participation in league-sanctioned fall sports. Bucknell led all schools with 193 honorees, followed by Colgate with 179 and Lafayette with 159. The football category had the highest representation with 375 selections, while women's soccer contributed 209 athletes. Notably, 191 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA.

By the Numbers
  • 1,346 student-athletes named to the Academic Honor Roll across seven fall sports.
  • Navy had 69 student-athletes recognized out of 1,346 total.
  • 375 athletes from football made the Honor Roll, the most from any sport.
  • 191 student-athletes achieved a 4.0 GPA.
Yes, But

While the recognition reflects academic achievements, some may argue that more could be done to support student-athletes in balancing their rigorous academic and athletic commitments.

State of Play
  • The emphasis on academics continues to be a foundational principle in the Patriot League.
  • Not all schools performed equally, with Bucknell standing out significantly this year.
What's Next

Looking ahead, schools may focus on increasing academic support services for student-athletes to improve these honors further and address the balance of athletics and academics.

Bottom Line

The achievement of 1,346 student-athletes underscores the balance of academic success and athletic commitment within the Patriot League, setting high standards for future classes.