LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA. – May 23, 2025 – The Lincoln University (Pa.) Department of Athletics proudly concluded the 2024–25 academic year with a 3.092 cumulative GPA across all varsity programs, continuing its upward trajectory toward the department's goal of a 3.2 GPA.
More than 61% of student-athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or higher, reflecting the Lions' ongoing commitment to academic excellence, accountability, and holistic development.
"This year's academic performance is a direct reflection of our student-athletes' dedication, our coaches' expectations, and the support systems in place," said Director of Athletics Harry Stinson III. "Athletics at Lincoln is considered a laboratory for the professional development of our student-athletes. I am elated to see our students dominating the classroom while doing so in their chosen sport. Our goal for the department is a 3.2 CUM, and we are making tremendous strides to reach that landing. But I am extremely proud of the efforts of our students and the hard work of our Student-Athlete Success Center spearheaded by Keith Merritt, Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success Services/Compliance Officer, and his staff."
Academic Standouts
Perfect Cumulative GPA (4.0)
Four student-athletes maintained a flawless academic record across all semesters of their Lincoln careers a rare and outstanding achievement:

• Liani Figueroa – Women's Volleyball
• Tyler Morris – Baseball
• Faith Riley – Women's Soccer
• Nevaeh Washington – Women's Soccer

Perfect Spring Semester GPA (4.0)
An additional 17 student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA for the Spring 2025 semester:
Adam Green – Men's Track & Field
Adiaha Witherspoon – Women's Soccer
Agustina Lorda – Women's Soccer
Aliya Rose – Softball
Alonzo Ogunde – Men's Track & Field
Bryce McNeil – Baseball
Chloe Foster – Softball
Faith Riley – Women's Soccer
Haley Loper – Volleyball
Jaida Lumpkin – Volleyball
Lamine Kane – Men's Track & Field
Liani Figueroa – Volleyball
Madison Morgan – Women's Track & Field
Nasir Scott – Men's Track & Field
Nevaeh Washington – Women's Soccer
Riley Holliday – Women's Basketball
Tyler Morris – Baseball
Top Team GPAs – Spring 2025
Women's Teams

Team	GPA
Volleyball	3.67
Women's Soccer	3.29
Women's Basketball	3.23

Men's Teams

Team	GPA
Baseball	3.16
Men's Track & Field	3.07
Men's Basketball	3.06

 
Program Highlights

• Women's Soccer: 9 players earned a 3.5 GPA or higher this spring, including Faith Riley and Nevaeh Washington, who both maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
• Men's Basketball Seniors ended their collegiate careers with a cumulative team GPA of 3.22, demonstrating strength both on the court and in the classroom.
• Volleyball led the department with a 3.67 GPA, featuring three 4.0 students and widespread success across all class years.

Lincoln Athletics continues to foster an environment that champions academic achievement, personal development, and community pride—elevating student-athletes to be leaders in every arena they enter.