Junior Lauren Huber of the Illinois Wesleyan University women's basketball team has been honored as College Sports Communicators Second Team Academic All-America status.

By the Numbers
  • Lauren Huber is the first to receive the honor since Kendall Sosa did so in 2021.
  • She joins five other IWU players in being selected as CSC Academic All-Americans, making her the 151st all-time Academic All-America selection in Illinois Wesleyan history.
State of Play
  • Lauren Huber's recognition is the latest in a long list of accolades she has received, including being a WBCA All-America Honorable Mention awardee, a First Team All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin member, and a D3hoops.com First Team All-Region player.
  • Huber led the Titans to a CCIW Regular Season Co-Championship and the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • Off the court, she excels academically as a biology major, while also being active in various community service activities.
Bottom Line

Lauren Huber's achievement as a Second Team Academic All-America highlights her exceptional performance both on and off the court, exemplifying the success of student-athletes in balancing academic excellence, athletic prowess, and community service.