Jacob Budzik and Jake Colucci from UNC Greensboro's baseball team have been selected for the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Team. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50 and participate in a majority of their team's games. In total, 14 Southern Conference athletes made the prestigious list, with UNCG contributing two representatives. Budzik is a senior with a 3.53 GPA who excelled in multiple offensive categories, while Colucci, a junior with a 3.75 GPA, demonstrated strong pitching skills.

By the Numbers
  • Budzik achieved a batting average with 11 home runs and 44 RBIs.
  • Colucci maintained a 3-0 record with 26 strikeouts over 40 innings pitched.
Yes, But

While the achievements of Budzik and Colucci highlight individual excellence, the overall team performance and other athletes' contributions should also be acknowledged.

State of Play
  • The Southern Conference had 14 student-athletes on the CSC Academic All-District® Team this year.
  • UNCG baseball is actively supporting its student-athletes in balancing academic and athletic success.
What's Next

Looking ahead, both Budzik and Colucci will aim to maintain their academic standards while contributing to their team's performance in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Budzik and Colucci emphasizes the importance of academic achievement in college athletics, showcasing that success can be found on and off the field.