Eight Huskers Earn Academic All-Big Ten Honors

The Big Ten Conference announced its fall Academic All-Big Ten honorees on Wednesday afternoon, including eight members of the Nebraska volleyball program.

Senior Cecilia Hall, a biochemistry major, earned her third career honor to lead the list of eight. Hall is also a CoSIDA Academic All-District honoree.

Kelly Hunter (marketing), Amber Rolfzen (business administration), Kadie Rolfzen (advertising & public relations) and Justine Wong-Orantes (child, youth & family studies) were selected for the second time in their careers. Annika Albrecht (child, youth & family studies), Olivia Boender (child, youth & family studies) and Sydney Townsend (chemistry) were honored in their first year of eligibility for the award. 

To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners who are in at least their second academic year at their institution and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

Academic All-Big Ten
Annika Albrecht (Child, Youth & Family Studies)
Olivia Boender (Child, Youth & Family Studies)
Cecilia Hall (Biochemistry)
Kelly Hunter (Marketing)
Amber Rolfzen (Business Administration)
Kadie Rolfzen (Advertising & Public Relations)
Sydney Townsend (Chemistry)
Justine Wong-Orantes (Child, Youth & Family Studies)