KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The United Soccer Coaches announced on Thursday the Team Academic Award winners at the high school and collegiate levels to recognize exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2018-19 academic year, and Tiffin women's soccer was given the honor for their efforts.

A total of 989 college teams (345 men, 644 women) earned the Team Academic Award, including 255 schools who had both their men's and women's programs among the recipients.

College Team Academic Award recipients are active members of the United Soccer Coaches College Services Program with a composite grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for all players on the roster for the 2018-19 academic year.

With a team GPA of 3.37, Tiffin was one of five GMAC women's soccer programs to earn the recognition along with Cedarville, Findlay, Ohio Dominican, and Walsh.

United Soccer Coaches annually celebrates the academic achievements of high school and college soccer teams whose student-athletes collectively demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their studies over the course of a full academic year.

A full list of the Team Academic Award winners can be found HERE.