AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Peach Belt Conference has released the 2024-25 Softball Team of Academic Distinction, presented by Barnes & Noble College.

Columbus State softball adds seven student-athletes to the team. The team is a part of the PBC's larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student athletes.

Gracyn Gurley, Anna Waites, Madison McDonald, Mary-Catherine Sorrell, Ansley Collins, Madison Norrell, and Nova Wright were honored on the list of PBC softball student athletes who earned the recognition.

To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team's events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) completed at least one full academic year at his or her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility. The Peach Belt Conference sports communications professionals oversee the program.

CSU Softball Team of Academic Distinction Honorees

• Gracyn Gurley – So. – Harlem, Ga. – 3.5 – Early Childhood Education
• Anna Waites – Jr. – Loganville, Ga. – 3.51 – Business
• Madison McDonald – Sr. – Lanett, Ala. – 3.55 – Marketing
• Mary-Catherine Sorrell – Jr. – Loganville, Ga. – 3.57 –Health Science
• Ansley Collins – R-So. – Greeneville, Tenn. – 3.66 – Health Science
• Madison Norrell – Sr. – McDonough, Ga. – 3.67 – Biology
• Nova Wright – Jr. – Loganville, Ga. – 3.9 – Health Science