NORMAN, Okla. - The Nicholls State University men's golf team was recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America for its effort in the classroom as they were named to the GCAA All-Academic Team list, the organization announced Thursday.

The Colonels were one of 93 only NCAA Division I programs to make the list, achieving a 3.0 team GPA or better. A total of 266 schools across six divisions earned a GCAA Outstanding Team Academic Award.

ABOUT THE GCAA
Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA's mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors.