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Abrahamsson, Bianchi, Onsrud, Kurt and Donahue highlight 2023-24 Academic All-America® Women's At-Large teams
Five talented student-athletes lead 2023-24 Women's At-Large Academic All-America® teams
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AUSTIN, Texas – Five standouts headline a group of outstanding student-athletes named to the 2023-24 Academic All-America® Women’s At-Large teams as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).
Hanna Abrahamsson from the University of Colorado,
Allie Bianchi of Henderson State University,
Lexi Onsrud from Illinois Wesleyan University, SCAD Savannah’s
Lara Kurt, and
Courtney Donahue from Des Moines Area Community College are the Academic All-America® Women’s At-Large Team Member of the Year honorees for NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and the College Division, respectively.
NCAA Division I
Hanna Abrahamsson, a junior from Eksjo, Sweden, is a standout skier at Colorado. She is a physics major with a 3.83 cumulative grade-point average. Abrahamsson earned All-Important First Team All-America honors at the NCAA Championships, helping secure CU’s first team NCAA Championship in nine years.
A three-time letterwinner, Abrahamsson finished all 13 races this season, finishing in the top 20 in 12 of the 13 with seven top-10 and five top five finishes including two podiums and one race win, taking the 20K classic race at the CU Invitational.
Abrahamsson is a two-time Academic All-America® selection both times on the first team. She headlines a group of seven repeat selections including
Britta Curl (University of Wisconsin),
Ingrid Lindblad (LSU),
Audrey Nourse (USC) and
Nicole Nourse (USC),
Ali Schrock (Illinois State University), and
Cassie Stevens (Auburn University). Schrock is a three-time Academic All-America® selection.
A total of 50 individuals were recognized, with the 21 members of the first team showing a 3.89 cumulative GPA. A total of 24 honorees had perfect 4.00 GPAs, including 12 on the first team.
In addition, there are four student-athletes on the following 2024 U.S. Olympic Teams -- Oregon State’s
Jade Carey (Gymnastics), Florida’s
Leanne Wong (Gymnastics-Replacement Athlete), TCU’s
Katie Zaun (Rifle-Replacement Athlete) and Penn State’s
Sophia Gladieux (Field Hockey).
| FIRST TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Skiing |
Hanna Abrahamsson (2) |
University of Colorado |
Jr. |
3.83 |
Physics |
| Skiing |
Nora Brand |
University of Denver |
Sr. |
4.00 |
International Studies & Economics |
| Gymnastics |
Sierra Brooks |
University of Michigan |
Gr. |
3.75/3.57 |
Masters of Business Analytics |
| Gymnastics |
Jade Carey |
Oregon State |
Jr. |
3.72 |
Digital Communication Arts |
| Crew/Rowing |
Elsa Couvillon |
UCLA |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology |
| Ice Hockey |
Britta Curl (2) |
University of Wisconsin |
Gr. |
3.92 |
Kinesiology |
| Crew/Rowing |
Eliza Dawson |
Washington State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Kinesiology |
| Rifle |
Stephanie Grundsoee |
TCU |
Gr. |
3.84/4.00 |
Liberal Arts (G) |
| Field Hockey |
Ashley Harlock |
Michigan State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Neuroscience |
| Gymnastics |
Mya Hooten |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
3.61/3.60 |
Business & Marketing (U) / Human Resources & Relations (G) |
| Ice Hockey |
Tessa Janecke |
Penn State University |
So. |
3.62 |
Nutrition |
| Beach Volleyball |
Megan Kraft |
University of Southern California |
Sr. |
3.63 |
Accounting |
| Golf |
Ingrid Lindblad (1) |
Louisiana State University |
Sr. |
3.74 |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Beach Volleyball |
Audrey Nourse (3) |
University of Southern California |
Gr. |
3.91/4.00 |
Public Relations and Advertising |
| Beach Volleyball |
Nicole Nourse (3) |
University of Southern California |
Gr. |
3.95/4.00 |
Public Relations and Advertising |
| Golf |
Ali Schrock (2) (6) |
Illinois State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Sport Management |
| Gymnastics |
Cassie Stevens (1) |
Auburn University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Exercise Science |
| Ice Hockey |
Clara Van Wieren |
University of Minnesota Duluth |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Political Science |
| Ice Hockey |
Madeline Wethington |
University of Minnesota |
Gr. |
3.92/4.00 |
Biological Sciences |
| Water Polo |
Isabel Williams |
California |
Gr. |
3.69/4.00 |
Psychology (U) / Business Admin. & Entrepreneurship (G) |
| Gymnastics |
Leanne Wong |
University of Florida |
Jr. |
3.84 |
Pre-Med: Health Education and Behavior |
| SECOND TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Golf |
Maria Beltran |
Fairfield University |
Gr. |
4.00/3.88 |
Finance |
| Lacrosse |
Erin Coykendall |
Northwestern University |
Gr. |
3.55/3.87 |
Sports Administration |
| Crew/Rowing |
Charlotte Ebel |
Syracuse University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Public Relations, Women's & Gender Studies, & German |
| Crew/Rowing |
Annie Moen |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Civic Engagement |
| Lacrosse |
Katelyn Morgan |
James Madison University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
General Psychology |
| Field Hockey |
Caroline Ramsey |
Cornell University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Biological Sciences |
| Gymnastics |
Sienna Schreiber |
University of Missouri |
Sr. |
3.98/3.98 |
Business Administration |
| Field Hockey |
Annabel Skubisz |
Northwestern University |
Sr. |
3.59 |
Economics & Data Science |
| Crew/Rowing |
Fien van Westreenen |
California |
Gr. |
3.84/3.85 |
Cognitive Psychology |
| Rifle |
Katie Zaun |
TCU |
So. |
3.98 |
Early Childhood Education |
| THIRD TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Beach Volleyball |
Skylar Allen |
University of South Carolina |
Gr. |
3.84/4.00 |
Coaching Education (G) |
| Gymnastics |
Courtney Blackson |
Boise State University |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Health Studies |
| Gymnastics |
Ella Burgess |
University of Alabama |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Marketing (G) |
| Fencing |
Margherita Calderaro |
Temple University |
Gr. |
3.93/4.00 |
Neuroscience |
| Crew/Rowing |
Gracie Condon |
University of Tennessee |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Agriculture (U) / Leadership, Education & Comm. (G) |
| Golf |
Caterina Don |
University of Georgia |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Mathematics |
| Gymnastics |
Gianna Gerdes |
University of Minnesota |
Sr. |
3.68/3.82 |
Business & Marketing (U) / Sports Management (G) |
| Field Hockey |
Sophia Gladieux |
Penn State University |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Education |
| Beach Volleyball |
Xolani Hodel |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.68 |
Product Design |
| Lacrosse |
Caroline Kraemer |
Queens University of Charlotte |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Business Administration (G) |
| Golf |
Katie Lu |
Michigan State University |
Jr. |
3.93 |
Finance |
| Lacrosse |
Carleigh Mahoney |
Northwestern University |
Sr. |
3.75 |
Learning & Organizational Change |
| Golf |
Isabella McCauley |
University of Minnesota |
So. |
3.79 |
Business & Marketing Education |
| Skiing |
Kaja Norbye |
University of Utah |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Finance |
| Golf |
Louise Rydqvist |
University of South Carolina |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Finance & Marketing |
| Beach Volleyball |
Ellie Shank |
Louisiana State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Finance |
| Lacrosse |
Belle Smith |
Boston College |
Sr. |
3.67 |
Applied Psychology & Human Development |
| Crew/Rowing |
Sydney Wenstrom |
University of Alabama |
Sr. |
4.00/3.80 |
Criminal Justice (U) / Sport Hospitality Management (G) |
| Gymnastics |
Chloe Widner |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.62 |
Product Design |
(1) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(2) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(3) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(6) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021-22
NCAA Division II
Allie Bianchi is pursuing a graduate degree in finance and carries a perfect 4.00 GPA at Henderson State University. The Allen, Texas, native earned WGCA All-America Scholar Athlete honors, was the 2024 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship Elite 90 Award winner and was a First Team WGCA All-American for her performance on the course during the 2023-24 season. Last season, she earned First Team Academic All-America honors and was named the GAC Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.
The 2024 GAC Player of the Year, Bianchi posted eight top-five finishes this season, including winning the GAC Championship Individual Championship. She helped lead the Reddies to the Great American Conference (GAC) Championship and a runner-up finish at the 2024 NCAA-II Central Regional. Henderson State qualified for the 2024 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship, placing sixth out of 18 teams before falling to No. 3 seed Dallas Baptist in the national quarterfinals.
There are 15 repeat selections including Bianchi, who is joined by
Anci Dy (University of Indianapolis),
Nicole Krozser (East Stroudsburg University),
Anabel Needham (Michigan Technological University),
Lindsey Shimborske (Mercy University),
Morgan Sjoerdsma (Cal State LA),
Daniela Passoni (Cal State East Bay),
Charleigh Rondeau (Slippery Rock University),
Daisy Woodring (Texas Woman’s University),
Sabrina VanDeList (Colorado Mesa University)
Jordan McCormick (Wayne State University),
Hannah Stanislawczyk (West Chester University),
Kaleigh Wilgeroth and
Leah Knowles (Wingate University), and
Madison McGriff (University of Colorado-Colorado Springs). VanDeList is a five-time Academic All-America® selection including three-times on the volleyball team (1st team, 2022, 2023; 3rd team, 2021) Sjoerdsma and Rondeau are both three-time Academic All-America® picks.
The Division II at-large teams honored 53 student-athletes, with 12 members of the first team earning 4.00 GPA’s either as undergraduate or graduate students. A total of 26 of the 53 members had 4.00 GPA’s. The 16-member first team had an average GPA of 3.99.
The Division II Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II national governance structure to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 Division II Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Lacrosse |
Justine Anderson |
Colorado Mesa University |
So. |
4.00 |
Exercise Science |
| Golf |
Allie Bianchi (1) |
Henderson State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Finance (U) / Data Science (G) |
| Golf |
Anci Dy (3) |
University of Indianapolis |
Jr. |
3.91 |
Business Administration & Management |
| Field Hockey |
Sarah Gatehouse |
Kutztown University |
Sr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Sport Management |
| Golf |
Hayley Jones |
University of Central Missouri |
Sr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Business Administration |
| Field Hockey |
Nicole Krozser (3) |
East Stroudsburg University |
Gr. |
3.97/4.00 |
Communication Sciences & Disorders |
| Lacrosse |
Dani Mabry |
Rockhurst University |
Gr. |
4.00/3.98 |
Exercise Science (U) / Physical Therapy & Business Administration (G) |
| Golf |
Madison Murr |
Cal State San Marcos |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Environmental Studies |
| Skiing |
Anabel Needham (5) |
Michigan Technological University |
Gr. |
3.96/4.00 |
Environmental Engineering |
| Lacrosse |
Lindsey Shimborske (3) |
Mercy University |
Jr. |
3.98 |
Health Science |
| Golf |
Morgan Sjoerdsma (2) (6) |
Cal State LA |
Jr. |
3.96/4.00 |
Mathematics |
| Water Polo |
Daniela Passoni (2) |
Cal State East Bay |
Sr. |
3.87/3.98 |
Counseling (G) |
| Golf |
Rebecca Reed |
St. Mary's University |
Gr. |
4.00/3.82 |
Marketing (U) /Law (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Charleigh Rondeau (1) (5) |
Slippery Rock University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Industrial & Systems Engineering (U) / Data Analytics (G) |
| Gymnastics |
Daisy Woodring (1) |
Texas Woman's University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Chemistry |
| Beach Volleyball |
Sabrina VanDeList (1) (*) |
Colorado Mesa University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Lacrosse |
Kaylyn Cater |
Grand Valley State University |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Psychology |
| Beach Volleyball |
Hahni Johnson |
Colorado Mesa University |
Sr. |
3.73 |
Kinesiology & K-12 Education |
| Lacrosse |
Kristyn Johnson |
Lynn University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Marketing |
| Golf |
Libby Kilbride |
St. Mary's University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Communications |
| Skiing |
Olivia Laven |
Michigan Technological University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Engineering Management |
| Lacrosse |
Kelly McClure |
Quincy University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Counseling (G) |
| Beach Volleyball |
Jordan McCormick (2) |
Wayne State College |
Sr. |
4.00 |
K-6 Special Education |
| Skiing |
Carmen Nielssen |
University of Alaska Anchorage |
So. |
4.00 |
Finance |
| Golf |
Ditte Petersen |
Gannon University |
Jr. |
3.98 |
Marketing |
| Water Polo |
Maria Roldan Gonzalez |
Biola University |
Sr. |
3.50/3.93 |
Professional Accountancy (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Hannah Stanislawczyk (2) |
West Chester University |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Exercise Science |
| Lacrosse |
Jackie Stoller |
Florida Southern College |
Gr. |
3.58/3.82 |
Business Analytics (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Samantha Tanguay |
Pace University |
So. |
3.96 |
Mathematics |
| Lacrosse |
Sydney Tiemann |
Maryville University |
Sr. |
3.51 |
Marketing |
| Lacrosse |
Kaleigh Wilgeroth (3) |
Wingate University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Criminal Justice |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Lacrosse |
Aislynn Alkire |
Grand Valley State University |
Sr. |
3.86 |
Business Economics & Marketing |
| Gymnastics |
Jordan Coleman |
West Chester University |
Jr. |
3.66 |
Pre-Occupational Therapy |
| Field Hockey |
Avery Congleton |
University of Mount Olive |
Sr. |
3.57 |
Exercise Science |
| Field Hockey |
Bella Culp |
Bloomsburg |
Jr. |
3.97 |
Professional Sales & Marketing |
| Lacrosse |
Rachel Delate |
Palm Beach Atlantic University |
Sr. |
4.00/3.66 |
Business Administration (G) |
| Golf |
Sara Ericsson |
Lynn University |
Sr. |
3.88 |
International Business Management |
| Crew/Rowing |
Shebly Ernst |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
Sr. |
3.66 |
Aerospace & Occupational Safety |
| Lacrosse |
Makayla Kintner |
Seton Hill University |
Gr. |
3.66/4.00 |
Exercise Science (U) / Business Administration (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Riley Kirby |
The University of Alabama in Huntsville |
Gr. |
3.86/3.60 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Crew/Rowing |
Mia Knipe |
Western Washington University |
So. |
3.72 |
Engineering |
| Lacrosse |
Leah Knowles (3) |
Wingate University |
Gr. |
3.73/4.00 |
Elementary Education (U) / Public Health (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Madison McGriff (3) |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs |
Sr. |
3.91/4.00 |
Elementary Education |
| Bowling |
Lauren Marks |
Caldwell University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Fine Arts |
| Lacrosse |
Emily Mitarotonda |
East Stroudsburg University |
Sr. |
3.75 |
Sports Management |
| Golf |
Antonella Periotti Omisolo |
West Texas A&M University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Accounting |
| Skiing |
Ainsley Proffit |
University of Alaska Anchorage |
So. |
3.97 |
Dietetics |
| Golf |
Molly Stevens |
Augustana University (SD) |
Sr. |
3.89 |
Computer Information Systems |
| Ice Hockey |
Natalie Tulchinsky |
Saint Anselm |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Finance |
| Field Hockey |
Jady van Gils |
East Stroudsburg University |
Jr. |
3.72 |
Sport Management |
| Lacrosse |
Kelsey Viger |
Colorado Mesa University |
Gr. |
3.63/4.00 |
Biology (U) / Sports Management (G) |
| Crew/Rowing |
Taylor Wall |
Western Washington University |
So. |
3.97 |
Undecided |
| Gymnastics |
Kami Zarlengo |
Texas Woman's University |
So. |
4.00 |
Education |
(1) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(2) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(3) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(5) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2021-22
(6) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021-22
(*) – Academic All-America® Volleyball (1st team, 2022, 2023; 3rd team in 2021)
NCAA Division III
Lexi Onsrud is a senior from Illinois Wesleyan and is now a three-time Division III Academic All-America® at-large team member. A kinesiology and allied health major with a 4.00 GPA, she excelled for the Titans in golf and was named the 2024 CCIW Woman of the Year and captured the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championship Elite 90 Award.
On the course, Onsrud was named all-region for the third time in her career as she posted a scoring average of 75.9 over 26.5 rounds in 11 tournaments in 2023-24. She finished in the top 20 in eight of the 11 tournaments with four top-five finishes, including a third-place finish at the CCIW Championship to earn her third All-CCIW accolade. The Normal, Ill., native finished off her collegiate career by posting the second-lowest 72-hole score at the NCAA Championship with a score of 301 to tie for 17th.
Onsrud, a three-time Academic All-America® pick, headlines a group of 12 student-athletes that are repeat selections including
Abby Asuncion (Christopher Newport University)
Jenna Flemmings (Kean),
Grace Honigford (Ohio Northern University),
Jessica Huang (Amherst College),
Charlotte Marks and
Hope Shue (Middlebury College),
Cooper McKenna (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps),
Kaylin Yeoh (Carnegie Mellon University),
Maggie Shealy (Brandeis University),
Maura Smeader (William Smith College), and
Lily Hubanks (St. Olaf College).
Of the 47 student-athletes on the Division III at-large teams, 15 finished with a 4.00 cumulative GPA. The 16 first team members had a cumulative 3.96 GPA.
The Division III Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division III national governance structure to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 Division III Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Field Hockey |
Abby Asuncion (2) |
Christopher Newport University |
Gr. |
3.85/4.00 |
English (U) / Teaching (G) |
| Ice Hockey |
Une Bjelland |
Adrian College |
Gr. |
3.95/3.96 |
Sports Management |
| Gymnastics |
Genevieve Czaplewski |
University of Wisconsin-Stout |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Applied Social Science |
| Field Hockey |
Jenna Flemings (3) |
Kean |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Physical Education & Health |
| Field Hockey |
Amy Griffin |
Middlebury College |
Jr. |
3.88 |
Computer Science |
| Golf |
Grace Honigford (1) |
Ohio Northern University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Golf |
Jessica Huang (3) |
Amherst College |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Mathematics |
| Field Hockey |
Charlotte Marks (2) |
Middlebury College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry |
| Water Polo |
Cooper McKenna (1) |
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| Golf |
Lexi Onsrud (1) (6) |
Illinois Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Kinesiology & Allied Health |
| Ice Hockey |
Sophie Rausch |
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Exercise Science |
| Lacrosse |
Susan Rowley |
Middlebury College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Political Science |
| Lacrosse |
Hope Shue (2) |
Middlebury College |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Neuroscience |
| Golf |
Emma Thorman |
Illinois Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
3.86 |
English & Secondary Education |
| Skiing |
Petra Veljkovic |
Vermont State University Castleton |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Molecular Biology |
| Golf |
Kaylin Yeoh (3) |
Carnegie Mellon University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Information Systems |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Gymnastics |
Gillian Cummins |
University of Wisconsin-Stout |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Golf |
Abbey Filipiak |
University of Wisconsin-Stout |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Applied Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
| Field Hockey |
Paige Forester |
MIT |
Gr. |
3.92/4.00 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Lacrosse |
Bella Garabo |
York (Pa.) |
Gr. |
3.90/3.95 |
Strategic Leadership (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Natalie Held |
Salisbury University |
Jr. |
3.91 |
Exercise Science |
| Field Hockey |
Audrey Lazar |
Middlebury College |
Sr. |
3.74 |
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry |
| Gymnastics |
Sophia LeBlanc |
Springfield College |
Gr. |
3.92/4.00 |
Athletic Counseling |
| Field Hockey |
Alexis Loder |
Johns Hopkins University |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Neuroscience |
| Ice Hockey |
Madison Morton |
Elmira College |
Sr. |
3.98 |
Psychology & Human Services |
| Lacrosse |
Kat Munter |
Colby College |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Environmental Science |
| Water Polo |
Charlotte Newport |
Augustana College |
Jr. |
3.99 |
History |
| Crew/Rowing |
Shira Roberts |
Tufts University |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Biology |
| Field Hockey |
Mikayla Schoff |
Johns Hopkins University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Environmental Science & Public Health Studies |
| Fencing |
Maggie Shealy (2) |
Brandeis University |
Sr. |
3.87/3.81 |
Politics (U) / Masters in Public Policy (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Maura Smeader (3) |
William Smith College |
Jr. |
4.00 |
History |
| Gymnastics |
Bryce Stoltz |
Winona State University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Nursing |
| Crew/Rowing |
Emma Waldron |
Mount Holyoke College |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology & Environmental Studies |
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| THIRD TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Fencing |
Diya Kulkarni |
Johns Hopkins University |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Public Health Studies |
| Field Hockey |
Maddie Peek |
The College of Wooster |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Psychology |
| Golf |
Andrea York |
University of Redlands |
Sr. |
3.68 |
Psychology |
| Golf |
Sydney Kuo |
Washington University in St. Louis |
Jr. |
3.67 |
Economics and Strategy |
| Gymnastics |
Kaylie Berens |
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Business Management |
| Lacrosse |
Danielle Cobbett |
Aurora University |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Sport Management and Business Administration |
| Lacrosse |
Julia Iapicca |
Christopher Newport University |
Gr. |
3.65/3.94 |
Marketing (U) / Financial Analysis (G) |
| Skiing |
Lily Hubanks (3) |
St. Olaf College |
Jr. |
3.86 |
Environmental Studies |
| Water Polo |
Ocean Akau |
Augustana College |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Psychology |
| Ice Hockey |
Sophia Coltvet |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
Sr. |
3.79 |
Biology |
| Lacrosse |
Emma Jackson |
Christopher Newport University |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Psychology |
| Lacrosse |
Julia Jardina |
Colby College |
Jr. |
3.92 |
Biology & Spanish |
| Lacrosse |
Lulu Hardy |
University of Chicago |
Sr. |
3.65 |
Economics & English Language/Literature |
| Lacrosse |
Madeline Delaney |
Tufts University |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Economics |
(1) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(2) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(3) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(6) – 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021-22
NAIA
Lara Kurt is a junior user experience design major who competes in bowling at SCAD Savannah. The Leland, N.C., native boasts a perfect 4.00 GPA and wrapped up the 2023-24 season as the SSAC Women’s Bowling Player of the Year.
Kurt helped lead the Bees to their third straight NAIA National Championship in 2024, and was named both an NAIA All-American and Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
There are four repeat selections including
Carolin Albias (Keiser University),
Carline Karr (Missouri Baptist University), and
Alexandra Olson and
Ellie Schilling (St. Ambrose University).
A total of 24 student-athletes were named to the NAIA team, with the 14 members of the first team owning a 3.89 cumulative GPA. A total of seven individuals, three on the first team, had 4.00 GPAs.
The NAIA Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NAIA national governance structure to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 NAIA Academic All-America® program.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Golf |
Carolin Alblas (1) |
Keiser University |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Business Administration |
| Golf |
Ariana Castro |
SCAD Savannah |
Gr. |
3.83/3.77 |
Luxury & Brand Management |
| Lacrosse |
Lydia Cornett |
Missouri Baptist University |
Jr. |
3.89 |
Criminal Justice |
| Beach Volleyball |
Megan Dennis |
Corban University |
Jr. |
3.86 |
Counseling Psychology |
| Beach Volleyball |
Lily Grasso |
Ave Maria University |
Sr. |
3.69 |
Psychology |
| Lacrosse |
Clarke Haas |
SCAD Savannah |
Sr. |
3.75 |
Business of Beauty & Fragrance |
| Lacrosse |
Koral Hadac |
University of the Cumberlands |
So. |
3.85 |
Accounting |
| Lacrosse |
Caroline Karr (2) |
Missouri Baptist University |
Sr. |
3.90 |
Teaching & Learning |
| Bowling |
Lara Kurt |
SCAD Savannah |
Jr. |
4.00 |
User Experience (UX) Design |
| Golf |
Hoi Ki Lau |
Keiser University |
So. |
4.00 |
Exercise Science |
| Beach Volleyball |
Misty McCall |
Arizona Christian University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education |
| Competitive Dance |
Alexandra Olson (2) |
St. Ambrose University |
Gr. |
3.75 |
Physical Therapy |
| Competitive Dance |
Ellie Schilling (1) |
St. Ambrose University |
Sr. |
3.99 |
Mechanical Engineering & Mathematics |
| Competitive Dance |
Emily Struss |
Hastings College |
Sr. |
3.96 |
Elementary Education |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Beach Volleyball |
Katie Alexander |
University of Saint Katherine |
Jr. |
4.00 |
English |
| Wrestling |
MaQuoia Bernabe |
University of the Cumberlands |
Jr. |
3.75 |
Exercise Sport Science |
| Lacrosse |
Felicia Dixon |
Ottawa University |
Gr. |
3.82/4.00 |
Athletic Administration (G) |
| Lacrosse |
Hannah Huebner |
Lawrence Technological University |
Jr. |
3.56 |
Civil Engineering |
| Beach Volleyball |
Halle Neumann |
Bushnell University |
Gr. |
3.94/4.00 |
Management |
| Wrestling |
Adaugo Nwachukwu |
William Penn University |
Jr. |
3.55 |
Exercise Science |
| Lacrosse |
Natalie Patrick |
Missouri Baptist University |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Sport Management |
| Lacrosse |
Keagan Plume |
SCAD Savannah |
Gr. |
3.91/4.00 |
Architecture |
| Lacrosse |
Emma Rittman |
University of the Cumberlands |
So. |
3.50 |
Elementary Education |
| Competitive Cheer |
Rachel Ruplinger |
St. Ambrose University |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Human Performance & Fitness |
(1) – 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
(2) – 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022-23
College Division
A sophomore from Marshfield, Wis.,
Courtney Donahue posted a 4.00 GPA as a health science major pitching for the Des Moines Area Community College softball team. She was named the TUCCI/NFCA Pitcher of the Year and earned NFCA NJCAA First Team All-American honors after going 26-4 with a 0.94 ERA over 186 2/3 innings. She compiled 12 shutouts and allowed just 25 earned runs on 73 hits with 386 strikeouts and only 31 walks.
Donahue led the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) in wins, earned run average and strikeouts. She also led NJCAA Division II in strikeouts and tied for third in wins. Donahue was third in ERA and fifth in batting average against (.115). Her 386 strikeouts were 103 more than any other pitcher in NJCAA Division II.
Six of the 20 members of the Academic All-America® NAIA at-large team had 4.00 GPAs with the first team showing a cumulative GPA of 3.87.
The College Division Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) governance structure.
| FIRST TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Softball |
Zykeria Cole |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College |
So. |
4.00 |
General Studies |
| Softball |
Courtney Donahue |
Des Moines Area Community College |
So. |
4.00 |
Health Science |
| Softball |
Eva Fulk |
Indian Hills Community College-Ottumwa |
So. |
4.00 |
Psychology & Sociology |
| Softball |
Natalie Herrington |
Pearl River Community College |
So. |
3.87 |
Pre-Med |
| Tennis |
Annalyn Housley |
Jones College |
So. |
4.00 |
General Studies |
| Volleyball |
Kinga Michalska |
Indian Hills Community College-Ottumwa |
So. |
3.57 |
General Studies |
| Softball |
Madison Moak |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College |
So. |
3.88 |
General Studies |
| Soccer |
Celine Ottah |
Jones College |
So. |
3.84 |
Nursing |
| Softball |
Katia Reyes |
McLennan Community College |
So. |
3.66 |
Kinesiology |
| Softball |
Abby Grace Richardson |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College |
So. |
3.80 |
General Studies |
| Soccer |
Aidyn Woodall |
Northeast Community College |
So. |
4.00 |
Exercise Science |
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| SECOND TEAM |
| Sport |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| Soccer |
Riley Davis |
Jones College |
So. |
3.93 |
Business |
| Basketball |
Simaru Fields |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College |
So. |
3.69 |
Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Softball |
Jett Harrell |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College |
So. |
3.96 |
Marketing & Communication Strategy |
| Volleyball |
Kate Johnson |
Lower Columbia College |
So. |
4.00 |
Nursing |
| Softball |
Maggie McNally |
Johnson County Community College |
So. |
3.91 |
Mathematics |
| Softball |
Karly Rees |
Penn State Brandywine |
Jr. |
3.99 |
Business Accounting |
| Volleyball |
Lisanel Rodriguez |
Monroe College - Bronx |
So. |
3.57 |
Sports Management |
| Tennis |
Guadalupe Tocci |
Jones College |
So. |
3.67 |
Environmental Engineering |
| Volleyball |
Victoria Zibecchi |
Florida Southwestern State College |
So. |
3.67 |
Biology |
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Schwartz, Retired, North Dakota State University | Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
Schwartzy2@yahoo.com | (701) 793-0538
Ryan Anderson, University of Central Missouri | Academic All-America® Coordinator of Publicity
rkanderson@ucmo.edu | (660) 543-8091