Starting in March, the ripple effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic began to affect Drake student-athletes, not only with the cancellation of sport seasons but with the disruption of traditional classes in the final two months of the spring semester.
Despite the challenges and adversity presented by virtual courses and assignments completed off-campus, Drake student-athletes turned in one of the finest academic semesters in department history.
Sixteen of Drake's 18 teams recorded their highest GPAs in program history during the spring semester. As a department, the Bulldogs boasted a 3.68 GPA during the spring semester and 17 teams recorded a team GPA of 3.