The 2016-17 school year once again provided numerous unforgettable moments for the Bethel University athletic department. From NCAA tournament appearances to MIAC championships and All-American's to Coach of the Year awards, the past 10 months had it all. BethelRoyals.com celebrates the many memories from the past year with the annual Top 10 moments.

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#10 | Women's Cross Country Earns Fourth-Highest GPA among all Division III Programs
 
Having individual successes—both on the running course and in the classroom—is a common occurrence in collegiate cross country. But having team success on the running course or in the classroom is a big deal. Bethel's women's cross country team posted the fourth-highest team GPA among all NCAA Division III teams with a cumulative total of 3.75. Only three other teams—among the 216 total in Division III—recorded a higher team GPA.
 
In addition to the team's recognition, Madeline Cramer was honored with an All-Academic award for maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 and finishing in the top 25 percent at the NCAA Regional Meet.