80 UK Student-Athletes Named to 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll

University of Kentucky student-athletes excel in the classroom with 80 earning SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A total of 80 University of Kentucky student-athletes were named to the 2025 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, announced by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. The honorees represent several UK varsity sports teams, including men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding academic year or have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Why it matters

This achievement highlights the academic excellence of UK student-athletes, who have collectively maintained a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher for 27 consecutive semesters. UK Athletics' commitment to supporting the academic success of its student-athletes through programs like CATS has contributed to these impressive results, which showcase the university's dedication to developing well-rounded individuals.

The details

The 80 UK student-athletes named to the 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll include 5 from men's cross country, 8 from women's cross country, 33 from football, 11 from men's soccer, 14 from women's soccer, and 9 from volleyball. Several student-athletes achieved remarkable individual accomplishments, such as the women's tennis team earning a 3.88 GPA, the highest mark among all 23 varsity teams, and the baseball team leading all men's teams with a 3.725 GPA.

  • The 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2025 spring, summer, and fall terms.
  • UK Athletics revealed that the 2025 fall semester marked the department's 27th consecutive term with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
  • In the 2025 calendar year, a total of 141 UK student-athletes graduated, including 25 who participated in December 2025 Commencement.

The players

Greg Sankey

The commissioner of the Southeastern Conference.

Asia Thigpen

A sophomore volleyball player at the University of Kentucky.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

UK's student-athletes have demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, maintaining a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher for over a quarter-century. This achievement underscores the university's dedication to developing well-rounded individuals who excel both in their sports and in the classroom, setting a high standard for student-athlete success.