July 8, 2024

Oklahoma City, OK — In a grand kickoff to a week-long celebration of student-athlete achievements, the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) proudly announced on Monday morning that 95 teams have been named to the 2023-24 SAC All-Academic Scholar Teams list. This prestigious recognition underscores the commitment to academic excellence within the conference, highlighting the exceptional academic performance of the league's student-athletes during the past school year.

To earn a spot on the All-Academic list, a team must maintain a combined Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher among their student-athletes. This GPA is calculated using the institution's standard GPA rules, including considerations for repeated courses and transfer credits. The calculation method involves summing the total quality points or GPA points earned by all team members and dividing by the total GPA hours earned by the team members.

Among the honored teams, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions proudly saw eight of their teams featured on the All-Academic Scholar Teams list:

• Baseball: 3.09 GPA

• Men's Basketball: 3.04 GPA

• Men's Soccer: 3.23 GPA

• Softball: 3.35 GPA

• Volleyball: 3.60 GPA

• Women's Basketball: 3.40 GPA

• Women's Cross Country: 3.29 GPA

• Women's Soccer: 3.54 GPA

These outstanding achievements by the SAGU Lions reflect the hard work and dedication of their student-athletes, coaches, and academic support staff. The SAC's recognition of these teams not only highlights their athletic prowess but also their commitment to academic excellence.

As the week unfolds, the Sooner Athletic Conference will continue to celebrate and honor the academic and athletic accomplishments of its student-athletes, showcasing the true spirit of student-athleticism that defines the conference.

Congratulations to all the teams and student-athletes for their remarkable achievements!

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. SAGU is currently in the process of becoming Nelson University. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.