HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team has been recognized by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association for outstanding work in the classroom.

The WBCA announced its 2005-2006 academic top 25 team honor roll for NCAA Division I, II & III, as well as NAIA and junior college. The awards recognize teams throughout the nation that have the highest grade point averages for the 2005-2006 season.

“It is my pleasure to recognize each of these distinguished women’s basketball programs that have gone above and beyond excellence on the court, and have extended it to the classroom,” said WBCA chief executive officer Beth Bass. “These 117 teams admirably strive to be successful all-around, and we commend their efforts.”

NKU ranked No. 5 nationally for team GPA in the NCAA Division II listing. The Norse sported a 3.524 overall GPA for 2005-06. Nebraska-Kearney was No. 1 with a team GPA of 3.663.

In addition to its accomplishments in the classroom, NKU posted a 27-5 record this past season and won the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament championship. The Norse also advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament and defeated Michigan Tech in the first round.

NKU will return all five starters in 2006-07, and the Norse are expected to be among the top teams in the preseason NCAA Division II national poll.

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