IRVINE, Calif. – Excellence is hard to achieve and one could argue it is even harder to maintain over the test of time.

The Concordia University Irvine swim and dive teams proved they are up for the task, and this June, the two squads together made it 16 straight semesters on the CSCAA Scholar All-America list.

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) honors collegiate swim and dive teams across the country that achieve at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for the 2024 spring semester as a squad.

The CUI women earned a 3.34 GPA collectively, while the men combined for a solid 3.25 team GPA.

There were over 400 institutions meeting the mark this year- but not every school was like Concordia – which featured both it's men's and women's teams earned this prestigious recognition.

Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the CSCAA, praised the outstanding achievements, stating, "The commitment to academic excellence shown by these teams is truly admirable. It's inspiring to see student-athletes excelling both in the pool and in their studies. The CSCAA takes great pride in acknowledging and celebrating the dedication and perseverance of these teams."

CLICK HERE for the full list of schools honored by the CSCAA this spring.