Mercyhurst University has been awarded the 2024-25 Northeast Conference (NEC) Institutional Academic Award, setting a new all-time conference record with a 3.536 cumulative GPA across all 18 NEC-sponsored sports.

The Lakers’ performance shattered the previous NEC GPA record of 3.489, set by Long Island University in 2019-20.

Mercyhurst outpaced all conference schools, with Wagner College finishing second at 3.384.

“It’s a powerful reminder that at Mercyhurst, academics is the most important thing we do,” said President Kathleen Getz. “This achievement at the Division I level affirms that we were more than ready for the transition.”

In addition to the Institutional Award, Mercyhurst also earned NEC Team GPA Awards in five sports:

   •Men’s Basketball

   •Women’s Basketball

   •Women’s Cross Country

   •Football

   •Softball

The university credits its success to the collective commitment of its student-athletes, faculty, and academic support staff who continue to prioritize excellence in both athletics and academics.