Wayland Baptist's 2016-17 swimming and diving program has received Scholar All-America recognition from the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America. In addition, eight individuals earned Scholar All-America honors by the CSCAA.

In total, 720 teams representing 443 institutions across all collegiate divisions achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the spring 2017 semester.

Wayland's men's team, with a 3.19 GPA, was one of nine NAIA teams honored while the Pioneer women's squad, with a 3.27 GPA, was one of 12 NAIA teams recognized.

Meanwhile, the CSCAA selected a record 997 swimmers and divers for its Scholar All-America team. The selections recognize students that have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have participated in their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. 

In addition to the 997 first-team selections, 954 students were named as honorable mention selections. Those students have achieved a GPA of 3.50 and a "B" time standard or competed at a regional or zone qualifying meet.

Wayland Baptist University CSCAA Scholar All-Americans

Mihovil Bakovic
Hugo Gallegos
Bjoern Globke
Henri Guenther
Lukas Helbing
Josiah Morales
Nico Ruiz-Rojas
Alex Santarriaga
 

CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams (NAIA) Men 3.23 - Asbury 3.25 - Biola 3.19 - Cumberlands 3.41 - Lindsey Wilson 3.24 - Morningside 3.20 - Olivet Nazarene 3.63 - SCAD-Savannah 3.20 - Union (KY) 3.19 - Wayland Baptist

 
Women

3.51 - Asbury 3.26 - Biola 3.35 - Brenau 3.27 - Columbia College 3.43 - Cumberlands 3.41 - Lindsey Wilson 3.44 - Morningside 3.58 - Olivet Nazarene 3.45 - SCAD-Savannah 3.61 - Tabor 3.50 - Union (KY) 3.27 - Wayland Baptist