What's Happening?
The Youngstown State women's lacrosse program has been recognized as an Academic Honors Squad by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaching Association (IWLCA). Additionally, two senior players, Emma Hoffman and Mia Stahl, have been named to the 2025-26
IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll. To qualify for this honor, student-athletes must be juniors, seniors, or graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. The IWLCA honored 1,212 student-athletes from 122 institutions this year. The Youngstown State team achieved a team GPA of 3.48, surpassing the 3.2 GPA requirement for the Honor Squad award.
Why It's Important?
This recognition highlights the academic achievements of student-athletes, emphasizing the importance of balancing sports and education. For Youngstown State University, this accolade enhances the institution's reputation for fostering academic excellence among its athletes. It also underscores the commitment of the women's lacrosse program to academic success, which can attract prospective students and athletes who value education. The recognition by a national body like the IWLCA can boost the morale of the team and the university community, showcasing the dual commitment to sports and academics.
