ATLANTA — The Minnesota State University Moorhead women's basketball team had the seventh-best GPA in Division II, it was announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association on Tuesday.  The Dragon women were named to the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll for an 11th time and for a third straight year.

MSUM had a GPA of 3.686 for 2017-18, the highest of any Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference school this season.

The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2017-18 season is the 23nd in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.

"The WBCA is pleased to recognize those women's basketball programs that have committed themselves to excellence on the court and in the classroom," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew.  "The 119 teams we honor this year strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!"