The team's 3.28 GPA average in Fall 2015 is second only to last season's squad, which earned a 3.31 in Fall 2014.
Twenty-three of the 32 players on the roster have a 3.0 GPA or higher, with junior infielder Ryan Sabo leading the way with a perfect 4.0.
The Salukis have earned 13 Scholar-Athlete awards since coach Ken Henderson took over the program in 2011.
SIU opens the 2016 season with a three-game series against McNeese State on Feb. 19.
Ted Ward can be reached at tward@dailyegyptian.com or 534-3303