NEW ORLEANS – A record-tying 14 Sun Belt Conference programs have been recognized for outstanding performance in the classroom by the NCAA.
Based on their most recent multiyear Academic Progress Rate, these teams have earned NCAA Public Recognition Awards for posting scores in the top 10 percent of their sport. The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports teams nationally.
APR Academic Public Recognition Award Winners:
Appalachian State - Women's Golf
Arkansas State - Men's Cross Country
Arkansas State - Women's Golf
Arkansas State - Women's Tennis
Georgia Southern - Women's Volleyball
Georgia State - Softball
Georgia State - Women's Cross Country
Texas State - Women's Cross Country
Texas State - Women's Golf
Texas State - Women's Tennis
Troy - Women's Golf
UL Lafayette - Men's Cross Country
UL Monroe - Men's Golf
UT Arlington - Women's Tennis
The 14 total teams honored ties last year's record setting number.