ATLANTA , Georgia - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced its winners for the 2007-08 Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll Monday and Ottawa University Women's Basketball finished in the top 25 in the NAIA.

This award, given in NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and Junior College/Community College, awards teams throughout the nation that carry the highest grade point averages (GPA) for the entire season based on the nomination submitted by WBCA-member head coaches.

"I would like to say congratulations to each and every one of these teams for producing some impressive cumulative grade point averages," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "These numbers would be notable for one student-athlete alone, but for an entire team to compile overall GPAs such as this is truly remarkable. I tip my hat to these programs and wish continued success both on and off the court." 

The Lady Braves, led by head coach Bruce Tate, finished 15th in the NAIA in team GPA with a 3.377. Baker University, led by Susan Decker was the only other local school to finish in the top 25. Her Wildcats had a team GPA of 3.248.

NAIA
Making an impressive seventh appearance in the top spot for the NAIA division is Concordia University - Nebraska. The Bulldogs certainly proved they could excel in the classroom with an overall GPA of 3.667, but this team also produced on the court. Head Coach Drew. R. Olson's squad finished the season at 26-7 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division II National Championship.

To view the complete list of the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll for NAIA follow this link, http://www.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/stories/071408aan.html.

About the WBCA
Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game in all of its aspects as a sport for women and girls. For more information about the WBCA, please visit wbca.org.