7 UA teams earn high marks in APR

FAYETTEVILLE — Seven University of Arkansas women’s teams earned public recognition from the NCAA on Tuesday for their scores in the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR).

The Razorbacks’ softball, gymnastics, swimming and diving, volleyball and women’s tennis, golf and cross country teams earned the honor, which is based on scoring in the top 10 percent nationally in APR.

All seven teams received a perfect multi-year score of 1,000 in APR, which in the latest reporting period takes into account the 2015-16 through 2018-19 academic years.

It was at least the second consecutive public recognition award for all programs but swimming and diving. The women’s golf team has earned public recognition…