Six Duquesne University student-athletes have earned spots on the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District庐 At-Large Team, recognizing their academic and athletic achievements. The honorees include junior Maribeth Baker and senior Emma Siekierski from bowling, junior Gracin Emerson and senior Chelsea Evans from lacrosse, and sophomore Addison Selby and senior Cherise Dicke from rowing. Baker and Siekierski contributed significantly to Duquesne's recent Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship. Emerson enjoyed a record-breaking season, and Selby and Dicke played critical roles in their respective teams鈥� successes. Baker is highlighted as a candidate for the national CSC Academic All-America庐 announcement.

By the Numbers
  • Maribeth Baker has a cumulative GPA of 3.85 and was named the 2026 NEC Winter Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
  • Gracin Emerson set single-season records with 66 assists, ranking her second in NCAA Division I history.
State of Play
  • The six athletes from Duquesne University represent three different sports: bowling, lacrosse, and rowing.
  • The school achieved its highest finish in the Atlantic 10 Championship for rowing in a decade.
What's Next

With Baker advancing to national honors consideration, upcoming announcements on CSC Academic All-America teams on July 7 will be pivotal for her and her teammates鈥� recognition.

Bottom Line

Duquesne鈥檚 recognition on the CSC Academic All-District庐 At-Large Team reflects the university's commitment to balancing academic excellence and athletic prowess, potentially inspiring future student-athletes to excel in both areas.