Iowa State Volleyball Players Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
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Three Iowa State University volleyball players – Morgan Brandt,Maya Duckworth,and Rachel Van Gorp – have been recognized for their combined athletic and academic achievements by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) with selection to the CSC Academic All-District Team. https://cscacademicallamerica.com/ This honor acknowledges their excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Brandt and Van Gorp will now advance to the national ballot for CSC Academic All-America consideration.
Eligibility and Criteria for CSC Academic All-District
The CSC Academic All-District teams recognize student-athletes who excel academically while maintaining a high level of athletic performance. To be eligible,nominees must meet the following criteria:
* Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or greater.
* have competed in at least 90% of their team’s matches or started in at least 66% of total matches.
* Must be at least a sophomore; freshmen are not eligible.
Player Highlights – 2025 Season
Morgan Brandt – setter
Morgan Brandt, a standout setter for the Cyclones, earned her second CSC Academic All-District honor. She also received accolades including Big 12 Setter of the Year, All-Big 12 First Team, and AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention in 2025. Brandt concluded her iowa State career ranked fourth all-time in assists with 3,787, and totaled 1,098 assists during the 2025 season. She also contributed 220 digs, 71 kills, 26 blocks, and 21 aces. Brandt is pursuing a degree in accounting.
Maya Duckworth – Outside Hitter
Maya Duckworth secured her second consecutive CSC Academic All-District recognition while working towards a degree in event management. In the 2025 season,Duckworth recorded 231 kills,107 digs,41 blocks,and 12 aces.she finished her Iowa state career with 1,073 kills,placing her 10th in program history.
Rachel Van Gorp – Libero
Rachel Van Gorp, a sophomore libero, is a first-time CSC Academic All-District honoree. She had a stellar 2025 season, earning AVCA First Team All-Region, unanimous Big 12 Libero of the Year, and unanimous First Team All-Big 12 honors, along with two Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week awards.Van Gorp led the team with 556 digs, adding 120 assists and 37 aces, while maintaining an remarkable reception percentage of.980. She is majoring in kinesiology and health.
Primary Topic: college Volleyball Academic Achievements
Primary Keyword: CSC Academic All-District
Secondary Keywords: Iowa State Volleyball, Student-Athlete, Academic Honors, Big 12 Volleyball, NCAA Volleyball, Morgan Brandt, Maya Duckworth, Rachel Van Gorp.
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