Gymnastics Finishes 22nd in WCGA Team Academic Rankings

MARLBORO, N.J. – Southeast Missouri Gymnastics finished the 2023-24 academic year in stellar fashion ranking in the top 25 of the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WGCA)Team GPA Rankings, the association announced Wednesday.

The Gymhawks finished with 16 gymnasts (84-percent) and an overall team-GPA of 3.6884 to land at number 22 in the rankings. With 16 Redhawks on the list, SEMO Gymnastics finished with the 15^th highest percentage of gymnasts on the list for the 23-24 season.

Eight Redhawks finished the 2023-24 academic year with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Amelia May, Courtney Henry, Anna Speller, Lindsay Ockler, Lydia Webb, Nyah Reader, Sophia Studdard, and Taylor Ingle led the way in the classroom.

The University of Alaska posted the top GPA with a 3.8678. Third year Head Coach Marie-Sophie Boggasch guided the Seawolves to the top spot up from 58th last season. This is the first time UAA ranks in the top 5, with 8 student-athletes earning a 4.0 GPA.

Southern Utah University took the 2nd position with a team GPA of 3.8584. Led by Scotty Bauman, the Thunderbirds moved up from 19th in 2023, with 8 student-athletes earning a 4.0 GPA.

Rounding out the top 3 is San Jose State University with a team GPA of 3.8295. Head Coach Joanne Bowers guided the Spartans to its first Top 5 finish, moving up from 60th in 2023. Three San Jose State student-athletes earned a 4.0 GPA.

Overall, 63 programs averaged a 3.5 or higher GPA, with 1,174 individuals earning that mark, which is the most ever recorded (since 2008 when statistics were monitored). An impressive 296 student-athletes posted a 4.0 GPA, another new record since 2008. The average GPA across all reported student-athletes was 3.6103, which is the 2nd highest recorded.

"With another year in the books, our student-athletes continue to raise the bar in the classroom in addition to on the competition floor, and I am always amazed at their ability to manage everything on their plate. Their impressive academic achievements are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and steadfast commitment to succeeding in all aspects of their lives." Casey Jo MacPherson, WCGA Board Chair

Players Mentioned

Courtney Henry

Taylor Ingle

Amelia May

Lindsay Ockler

Nyah Reader

Anna Speller

Sophia Studdard

Lydia Webb

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