TOWSON, Md. ? The Tiger women's swimming and diving team has been recognized as an Academic All-America team for the fall/winter semester, it has been announced by the College Swim Coaches Association of America.

The Tigers, who recorded a team grade point average of 3.242 during the fall semester, were one of 97 Division I women's teams to be recognized.

“It is a great accomplishment to have our women's team be recognized for all their success in the classroom,” Towson Coach Pat Mead said. “This year's group of women was a very special group of student-athletes. We expect to maintain this level of success for years to come.”

To be considered for Academic All-America status by the CSCAA, a team must have a total grade point average at 2.80 or higher on a 4.00 scale for the respective semester.

The Tigers finished the season in third place at the Colonial Athletic Association Swimming and Diving Championships.