Four student-athletes from Portland State Women's Golf have been recognized with Academic All-District honors for 2025-26 by the NCAA College Sports Communicators (CSC). This achievement acknowledges their excellence in both academics and athletics, allowing them to advance to the Academic All-America ballot. The honorees include Payten Shimizu, Bayler Brundage, Cynthia Valerie Ong, and Maddie Dustin, all of whom contributed significantly to the team's success while maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA. The golf team celebrated its highest GPA among all Portland State teams, totaling a 3.86, while also achieving a notable fourth-place finish in the Big Sky Conference Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Team GPA: 3.86, highest among all Portland State teams.
  • Fourth-place finish at Big Sky Conference Championship, the best in five seasons.
Yes, But

While the individual accomplishments are commendable, the ongoing challenge will be to maintain consistency and improve team standings in future tournaments against tougher competition.

State of Play
  • All four honorees are starters on the women's golf team, showcasing significant contributions.
  • The team continues a trend of strong academic performance, having won GPA honors in the previous seasons.
What's Next

As the NCAA announces Academic All-American honorees in July, the four Vikings will be eagerly awaiting recognition for their achievements, particularly Payten Shimizu and Bayler Brundage, who are looking to secure their fourth Academic All-Big Sky selections.

Bottom Line

The Portland State Women's Golf program exemplifies a strong commitment to academic excellence, achieving notable results both in the classroom and on the course. Their continued success highlights the importance of balancing athletics with academics in collegiate sports.