KIRKLAND, Wash. – Northwest University had eight teams recognized as 2025-26 NAIA Scholar Teams, as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as part of its annual National Awards Day on Monday.

The eight Northwest teams recognized were:

• Women's Soccer – 3.03 GPA

• Women's Beach Volleyball – 3.09 GPA

• Women's Outdoor Track & Field – 3.13 GPA

• Women's Volleyball – 3.16 GPA

• Women's Basketball – 3.18 GPA

• Men's Outdoor Track & Field – 3.22 GPA

• Men's Cross Country – 3.22 GPA

• Women's Cross Country – 3.65 GPA

The NAIA Scholar Team Award recognizes teams that achieve a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The team GPA includes all eligible varsity student-athletes.

Northwest's eight Scholar Teams were part of 121 teams recognized across the Cascade Collegiate Conference's 12 member institutions. Among CCC full members, 105 teams from seven institutions received the academic honor.

The eight teams recognized reflect the academic accomplishments of Northwest University student-athletes during the 2025-26 academic year.