Gustavus Women’s Golf Team Recognized for Academic Excellence
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – The Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) has recognized the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s golf team for their outstanding academic performance, awarding them with the ninth-highest cumulative GPA in NCAA Division III for the 2024-25 academic year.
Academic Achievement Highlights
With a team average GPA of 3.798, the Gusties recorded the highest GPA within the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). This recognition underscores the dedication and hard work of the student-athletes both on and off the golf course.
Ithaca College (N.Y.) achieved the highest GPA in Division III with a score of 3.917, while Ball State University (Ind.) topped the overall standings across all NCAA divisions with a remarkable GPA of 3.968.
WGCA All-American Scholar Team
This summer, the WGCA also announced the All-American Scholar Team, with five Gustavus players earning accolades. The honored individuals include:
- Mary Kate Hewitt (Sophomore, Edina, Minn.)
- Lauren Hubbart (Junior, Hastings, Minn.)
- Emily Kolb (Junior, Sioux Falls, S.D.)
- Josie Raiche (Sophomore, Orono, Minn.)
- Riley Zebroski (Sophomore, Watertown, S.D.)
To qualify as an All-American Scholar, athletes must maintain a GPA of 3.50 or higher and meet specific athletic requirements, including participation in at least 50% of the team’s competitive rounds.
Team Performance Overview
During the 2024-25 season, aside from the MIAC Championship—where the team finished fifth out of ten—the Gusties secured top-five finishes in three other tournaments. Throughout the season, they recorded a competitive record of 27 wins and 24 losses against MIAC counterparts, with an average score of 332.0 across 17 rounds.
Individual accomplishments are noteworthy as well, with three players finishing in the top five in various events, and three others achieving top ten finishes.
