University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Earns Academic Recognition from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association
07.23.2026 | Women's Basketball
FULL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION RELEASE
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ATLANTA - UNC Asheville Women's Basketball has earned Special Academic Mention from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, announced recently by the organization.
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To be recognized by the WBCA, a college women's basketball program has to post a team grade point average of at least 3.0 for the academic year.
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This is the second year in a row under head coach Tynesha Lewis and the fifth time in program history that the Bulldogs have been recognized for their work in the classroom. The Bulldogs posted a 3.233 team grade point average for the 2025-26 academic year.
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"The true definition of a student-athlete isn't choosing between academics and athletics—it's committing to excellence in both," said Coach Lewis. I'm proud of our UNC Asheville Women's Basketball team for earning a 3.0 team GPA."
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For a chance to catch the Bulldogs in action this upcoming season, purchase your season tickets today! Â
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About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
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First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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ATLANTA - UNC Asheville Women's Basketball has earned Special Academic Mention from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, announced recently by the organization.
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To be recognized by the WBCA, a college women's basketball program has to post a team grade point average of at least 3.0 for the academic year.
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This is the second year in a row under head coach Tynesha Lewis and the fifth time in program history that the Bulldogs have been recognized for their work in the classroom. The Bulldogs posted a 3.233 team grade point average for the 2025-26 academic year.
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"The true definition of a student-athlete isn't choosing between academics and athletics—it's committing to excellence in both," said Coach Lewis. I'm proud of our UNC Asheville Women's Basketball team for earning a 3.0 team GPA."
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For a chance to catch the Bulldogs in action this upcoming season, purchase your season tickets today! Â
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About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
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First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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