Women's Basketball | 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM
The St. John Fisher women's basketball program earned the number 20 spot in the 2025-26 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Honor Roll. Houghton University, Elmira College, Utica University, SUNY Brockport, Alfred University, and Keuka College were all Special Mention.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year college women’s basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2025-26 season is the 31st in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls. Teams having a 3.0 combined GPA and qualifying for consideration for the top 25 in their respective divisions are also listed as special mentions.
St. John Fisher, led by head coach Sarah Cartmill had the highest team GPA among E8 programs with a 3.764, 20th-best nationally. Houghton University, coached by Phil Pellegrino was the next highest with a 3.683 GPA.
Empire 8 Institutions Honored
St. John Fisher University - 3.764 (20th)
Houghton University - 3.683
Elmira College - 3.625
Utica University - 3.599
SUNY Brockport - 3.585
Alfred University - 3.541
Keuka College - 3.211