UC San Diego women's basketball players Sabrina Ma and Rosa Smith have earned recognition as members of the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team. Both athletes are being honored for their exceptional performance both academically and athletically, marking their first Academic All-District awards. With this achievement, UC San Diego has now produced nine Academic All-District scholar-athletes since joining Division I, and a total of 14 all-time.

By the Numbers
  • Sabrina Ma: 3.57 GPA, averaging 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game.
  • Rosa Smith: 3.93 GPA, averaging 10.9 points, 2.9 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per game.
Yes, But

While both Ma and Smith have excelled in their respective roles, the number of student-athletes eligible for such honors is closely tied to their academic performance and game participation, which may not reflect the efforts of other deserving candidates.

State of Play
  • Ma and Smith played pivotal roles in leading the Tritons to consecutive Big West Championships.
  • Both players have maintained high academic standards, with GMAs above 3.5 and multiple academic accolades.
What's Next

Looking ahead, both Ma and Smith will be graduating this spring, potentially opening doors for professional opportunities in basketball or related fields, thanks to their academic and athletic credentials.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Ma and Smith as Academic All-District honorees highlights the importance of balancing athletics with academic achievement, reinforcing UC San Diego's commitment to developing well-rounded scholar-athletes.