EDISON, NJ – Saint Peter's University saw 143 of its student-athletes, in addition to nine more Esports members, named to the 2020-21 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Academic Honor Roll after their exceptional academic performance over the past year. The conference unveiled the full ledger of nearly 3,000 student-athletes league-wide who earned that distinction this afternoon.
That quantity of student-athletes represents the second-highest number of total selections since the inception of the award; only the 2019-20 academic year had a better showing in terms of total Peacocks earning MAAC Academic Honor Roll status.
The 143 Saint Peter's honorees were among a conference-record 2,963 student-athletes earning spots on the honor roll, representing the 14th straight academic year that saw an increase from the previous one. In addition to the 2,963 student-athletes named to the Academic Honor Roll, an additional 63 Esports student-athletes are honored as well. Esports is recognized as an official MAAC Club Sport, with the conference awarding three championships this past year in Overwatch, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
To be eligible for the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Academic Honor Roll is open to both full-time and associate members in the MAAC. All 23 conference-sponsored sports are represented.
For a full list of recipients by school,
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021-22 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena College.
