Alyssa Gutierrez, a senior from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) softball team, has earned a spot on the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Softball Academic All-America Second Team. This honor recognizes student-athletes who excel academically and athletically across NCAA Divisions I, II, III, and NAIA. Gutierrez, who has already received multiple academic accolades this season, including RMAC All-Academic First Team honors, had a standout season in which she excelled both in batting and fielding. With a perfect defensive record, she made significant contributions in both her academic and athletic pursuits.

By the Numbers
  • Batting average: .433
  • Total hits: 68
  • Stolen bases: 32
  • Fielding percentage: 1.000 with zero errors in 70 chances
State of Play
  • Gutierrez was a key player for UCCS, leading the team in triples and ranking high in several other batting statistics.
  • She is now one of only four UCCS softball players to be recognized with CoSIDA/CSC Academic All-America honors.
What's Next

Gutierrez will continue her graduate studies in Special Education as she transitions from player to academic leader, potentially inspiring future athletes at UCCS. Her performance this season may raise further recognition for UCCS softball in both athletic and academic circles.

Bottom Line

Alyssa Gutierrez's achievements reflect her commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics, setting a benchmark for future UCCS student-athletes in pursuing their dual roles as scholars and competitors.