Six Santa Clara University student-athletes from various sports have been recognized in the At-Large Academic All-District team, as announced by College Sports Communicators. The honorees include Matt Robles (men's golf), Alexandra Urbina and Sammy Wood (beach volleyball), Audrey Brust and Alexa Pineda (women's golf), and Dominique Matthews (women's rowing). Each student-athlete surpassed rigorous academic and athletic criteria, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.500 and participating significantly in their respective sports. Notably, Brust and Urbina earned this accolade for the second consecutive year. Robles led his team in performance metrics, while Urbina and Wood also achieved commendable records in their sports.

By the Numbers
  • All six athletes maintained a minimum 3.500 GPA.
  • Robles achieved a scoring average of 71.06, with six top-20 finishes.
  • Urbina recorded 27 wins, finishing 22-10 at the No. 4 pairs.
  • Brust finished her career with an average of 73.70 strokes per round.
State of Play
  • All recipients demonstrated a strong combination of academic excellence and athletic performance.
  • Brust's 126 career rounds played set a program record.
  • Matthews earned all-WCC honors for the second consecutive year in rowing.
What's Next

The honored student-athletes will continue to push for excellence in their respective sports and academics, potentially aiming for further accolades in the upcoming seasons. As many are underclassmen, they have additional opportunities to build on this year's successes.

Bottom Line

This recognition underscores the remarkable achievements of Santa Clara's student-athletes in balancing their academic responsibilities with outstanding athletic performance. The program鈥檚 emphasis on excellence in both areas is evident through the accomplishments of these six individuals.