KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Western Michigan gymnastics program achieved the fifth highest grade-point average in the nation for the 2016-17 academic year for the second straight year, according to the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women. Collectively, the Broncos carried a 3.7072 GPA, marking the sixth straight year Western Michigan has finished in the top 10 nationally.

WMU had the highest GPA among Mid-American Conference institutions, marking the sixth straight season to lead the league. Its highest mark in that time was a second place finish nationally in 2013 when the Broncos posted a 3.8086 GPA.

Western Michigan also had 14 of its student-athletes named to the NAGC All-Academic team, which is 82.3 percent of the Bronco roster. Three Broncos led the team with a perfect 4.0 GPA, Kira Hoy, Lauren Vandenberg and Rachael Underwood. Also earning NAGC All-Academic honors were Brittany Aragon, Rachel Binkley, Taylor Buis, Kendall Carlson, Anna Corbett, Jessica Juncaj, Audry Merritt, Amelia Mohler, Jessie Peszek, Amanda Ruble and Jackie Yates.