Five Minnesota State softball players have been recognized for their academic and athletic achievements by being named to the CSC Academic All-District Team. To qualify, student-athletes needed a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 and significant participation in games. This honor highlights players' dual commitment to academics and athletics. The Academic All-American Teams will be revealed on June 16.

By the Numbers
  • Chole Brandt: .320 batting average, 42 runs scored, 11 stolen bases, 3.77 GPA.
  • Maddie Helin: .365 batting average, 54 hits, 38 runs scored, 3.69 GPA.
  • Izzy Hycnar: .327 batting average, 29 RBI, 3.62 GPA.
  • Maddie Oetzmann: 16-6 record, 142 strikeouts, 3.33 ERA, 3.92 GPA.
  • Hannah Tong: .390 batting average, 10 home runs, 57 hits, 3.56 GPA.
State of Play
  • All five Mavericks are integral team players, each starting a majority of games.
  • The team is poised for recognition with the Academic All-American announcement coming soon.
What's Next

The announcement of the Academic All-American Teams on June 16 will reveal further honors for these outstanding student-athletes.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these five players underscores the important balance of athletic prowess and academic success at Minnesota State, setting a standard for future student-athletes.