Harrogate, TN -- Six Lincoln Memorial University Lady Railsplitter student-athletes have earned prestigious national recognition for their outstanding achievements both in their respective sports and in the classroom.
Olivia Rosini from the field hockey program,
Dilyara Bulambayeva from the women's golf team, Calista Gibson from the women's wrestling program, and
Briana Martinez,
Josie Tinnerello, and
Brookelyn Walls from the women's lacrosse team have all been named to the Academic All-District women's at-large team by College Sports Communicators.
The 2025-26 Academic All-District Women's At-Large teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. This honor highlights the exceptional dedication required to maintain elite academic standing while competing at a high level within collegiate athletics.
The College Sports Communicators Academic All-America program separately recognizes men's at-large honorees in four divisions, which include NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. This stratified system ensures that student-athletes from all tiers of collegiate athletic governance are evaluated equitably alongside peers facing similar academic and competitive environments.
As standard procedure for this prestigious academic award program, Academic All-District honorees were considered for advancement to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America ballot. Academic All-America selections will be voted on and announced following the conclusion of the district-level recognition process, representing the pinnacle of academic and athletic dual excellence.