Gymnastics Wins Academic Title - Oregon State University Athletics

Ten Oregon State University intercollegiate athletic teams posted a cumulative term GPA of 3.00 or higher for the recently completed spring term. For the academic year, 11 of the Beavers’ teams posted at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.

The volleyball team led the way in the spring with a 3.37 GPA, followed closely by cross country at 3.36. The highest men’s team was soccer at 3.13. For the academic year gymnastics won the title with 3.39 cumulative, followed by volleyball (3.36) and men’s golf (3.32).

A total of 181 student-athletes finished the year with a 3.00 GPA-plus, with 197 posting at least a 3.00 for spring term (20 4.00s). Sixty-two individuals were selected to the OSU Honor Roll for spring bringing the total to 241 Honor Roll selections for 2007-08.

“Your contributions to the Beaver Athletic Student Fund (BASF) provide opportunities for our student-athletes to excel in a competitive environment academically and athletically in the Pac-10 Conference,” OSU Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis said. “We’re only as strong as our donors.”

The Pac-10 recognized 99 OSU student-athletes on its league-wide academic teams for the year.

The women’s teams combined for a 3.15 cumulative GPA for spring, the 23^rd consecutive term of 3.00-plus.

BASF donors are reminded that must be paid in full by June 30. Donations to Oregon State Athletics, through the BASF, financially support all 17 sports at OSU. The generosity of individual donors is essential to achieving success in the classroom and on the fields of play. The accomplishments and leadership abilities of the outstanding OSU student-athletes is showcased through the program.