TOLEDO, Ohio – Toledo produced another outstanding showing in the classroom with a 3.349 cumulative grade-point average in the Fall 2020 semester. The Rockets have now posted a Team GPA above 3.2 in 16 of the 25 grade periods under Head Coach Tricia Cullop.

"I'm really proud of our team for their effort in the classroom this past semester," Cullop said. "Despite the obstacles we have faced related to COVID-19, they remained focused and determined."

Individually, 11 Rockets tallied a 3.0 GPA or higher in the fall with redshirt freshman Yaniah Curry and newcomer Sammi Mikonowicz leading the way with perfect 4.0 marks. In addition, senior Mariah Copeland, sophomore Jaela Johnson, sophomore Sophia Wiard, sophomore Mali Morgan-Elliott and freshman Halle Idowu earned a spot on the University's Dean's List (3.5 GPA or higher). Junior Cassie Colon, sophomore Quinesha Lockett, freshman Khera Goss and freshman Mickayla Perdue also registered a 3.0 GPA or higher. 

As a whole, University of Toledo student-athletes posted a combined GPA of 3.312, the highest semester grade in a fall term. It is also the fourth consecutive semester in which UToledo student-athletes have earned a semester GPA of 3.3 or higher, and the 12th straight semester above a 3.2.

"Despite the unique challenges created by the pandemic, our student-athletes have once again risen to the challenge in the classroom, continuing the proud academic tradition of Rocket Athletics," said Vice-President and Athletic Director Mike O'Brien. "Achieving superior academic outcomes is simply part of what it means to be a Rocket. I would also like to express my gratitude for the terrific work of our Student-Athlete Academic Services staff, led by Tony Belt, as well as to our dedicated University faculty, coaches and parents who support and nurture the efforts of our student-athletes."

Other highlights from this past semester include:
• 65 student-athletes earned President's List honors with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
• 52.8 percent (211 of 399) earned a spot on the Dean's List by garnering at least a 3.50 GPA.
• 73.2 percent (292 of 399) made the Honor Roll by securing a 3.00 GPA or higher. 

Coach Cullop and the Rockets (6-3, 2-3 MAC) return to the hardwood this evening when they host Western Michigan (1-6, 0-5 MAC). The opening tip against the Broncos is slated for 5:30 p.m. in Savage Arena and will be shown on ESPN+.

TEAM GPA BY SEMESTER UNDER TRICIA CULLOP
Fall 2008 - 3.027
Spring 2009 - 3.260
Fall 2009 - 3.078
Spring 2010 - 3.408
Fall 2010 - 2.928 
Spring 2011 - 3.061
Fall 2011 - 3.193
Spring 2012 - 3.263
Fall 2012 - 3.181
Spring 2013 - 3.196
Fall 2013 - 3.354
Spring 2014 - 3.276
Fall 2014 - 3.290
Spring 2015 - 3.582 
Fall 2015 - 3.259
Spring 2016 - 3.433
Fall 2016 - 3.333
Spring 2017 - 3.413
Fall 2017 - 3.378
Spring 2018 - 3.262
Fall 2018 - 3.280 
Spring 2019 - 3.182
Fall 2019 - 3.189
Spring 2020 - 3.494 
Fall 2020 - 3.349