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CITY (VCSU) The Viking women’s golf team was recently named a Top 5 NAIA Scholar-Team for the 2012-13 season. A total of 898 teams were selected NAIA Scholar-Teams. Out of all NAIA teams, VCSU women’s golf had the second-best GPA in the country. 

With a combined team grade-point average of 3.90, Valley City trailed only Lee’s (Tenn.) women’s golf squad, which had a combined GPA of 3.93. 

“Having the second highest GPA in the nation is quite the accomplishment,” said head coach Jamie Paurus. “I am very proud of our team; they truly worked hard on and off the course this last season. They should be proud of this award.”

For a team to be considered for the NAIA Scholar-Team award, it must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution. The team grade-point average includes all eligible varsity student-athletes.