Spartans Once Again Take Top CSCAA Academic Honors

East Lansing, Mich. - Amidst the turbulence of the COVID pandemic, collegiate swimmers and divers showed impressive academic resilience. Michigan State's women's team led the way with a 3.87 fall GPA and the men ranked sixth nationally with a 3.71 as the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America announced its Scholar All-America team for grades posted for the Fall 2020 semester.

Full Release: CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams

The Spartan women's team led the way across all three divisions with its 3.87 team GPA, and the men's squad ranked sixth among Division I teams with a 3.71, trailing American, Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard and Stanford.

"Give our kids credit," MSU Head Coach Matt Gianiodis. "They had every reason to fold the tent, but they certainly accepted what they could control and took pride in how they represent Michigan State. At MSU we call that 'Spartans Will.'"

Michigan State's men claimed the top team honor in the fall of 2019, and graduated a pair of Academic All-Americans in Scott Piper and Nehemiah Mork who both compiled perfect 4.0 GPA's over their four years. MSU has a pair of women who look like they will do the same this spring in Taylor Arnold and Amanda Ling.

A total of 43 Spartans earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2019-20.

Players Mentioned

Taylor Arnold

Amanda Ling

Nehemiah Mork

Scott Piper

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