Mont Alto Athletics Garners 3.16 Department GPA for Fall 2020 Semester with 73 Student-Athletes on PSUAC Fall Academic Teams

By: Frank Maira, Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director

MONT ALTO, Pa. – The Penn State Mont Alto athletic department finished the fall 2020 academic semester with a department grade point average of 3.16, maintaining a high level of academic success despite adversity as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It was the seventh consecutive semester that Mont Alto's athletic department has had a cumulative GPA above a 3.00. There was a total of 73 student-athletes from eight programs that earned a place on the Penn State University Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.

To earn a place on the PSUAC All-Academic Team, student-athletes must amass a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their semester of competition or own a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and be at least a sophomore in both their academic and athletic standing.

The cross country program led the way with a combined GPA of a 3.57, while the women's soccer program posted an impressive 3.37. In addition, 47 student-athletes were named to the Penn State Mont Alto Dean's List; 35 from the fall and winter sports.

A complete list of the student-athletes that were honored by the conference office is provided below by sport:

2020 Penn State Mont Alto PSUAC Fall All-Academic Team: