University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Five Bears Named to CSC Academic All-District Softball Team, Francia Advances to National Ballot
5/28/2025 2:52:00 PM | Softball
GREELEY, Colo. — Five members of the Northern Colorado softball program were named to the 2025 NCAA Division I Academic All-District Team, as announced Tuesday by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Isabelle DiNapoli, Krista Francia, Anna Wilming, Katie Walling, and Jazzlyn Longo were recognized for their outstanding performances both in the classroom and on the field.
Francia, a standout junior, was also selected as a CSC Academic All-America finalist and will advance to the national ballot. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced June 17.
The CSC Academic All-District program honors the top student-athletes across NCAA Division I for their combined academic and athletic achievements. Each nominee must hold at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and meet stringent eligibility requirements related to game participation.
Northern Colorado's five selections mark a strong showing for the Bears, reflecting the program's continued commitment to developing student-athletes who excel in all areas of collegiate life.
Francia played a key offensive role for the Bears in 2025, hitting .360 across 47 starts. Her 50 hits included nine doubles and three home runs, and she drove in 28 runs while maintaining a stellar .446 on-base percentage. She also recorded nine hit-by-pitches and eight strikeouts, and went a perfect 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts.
Walling, one of UNC's most productive hitters, appeared in all 49 games and posted a .359 batting average with 60 hits and 25 RBIs. She led the team in runs scored (44) and added 14 doubles and five homers to her stat line. She finished with a .419 OBP and was nearly automatic on the basepaths, going 13-for-14 in stolen bases.
Wilming served as one of the Bears' workhorse pitchers, logging 109.0 innings across 29 appearances and 19 starts. She earned eight wins, tossed seven complete games, and posted 45 strikeouts. The junior held opponents to a .328 average and recorded two shutouts during the season.
DiNapoli also anchored the pitching staff, throwing a team-high 119.1 innings with 27 total appearances and 24 starts. She notched seven wins, 56 strikeouts, and 10 complete games, including a shutout.
Longo, who started 42 games, added power to the UNC lineup with six home runs and 28 RBIs. She hit .217 but delivered a .435 slugging percentage, including seven doubles. Longo also tallied 13 walks and four hit-by-pitches, boosting her on-base percentage to .316.
All five honorees met or exceeded the CSC's high academic standards, with cumulative GPAs above 3.50. Their selection underscores Northern Colorado's mission to support excellence both athletically and academically.
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Francia, a standout junior, was also selected as a CSC Academic All-America finalist and will advance to the national ballot. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced June 17.
The CSC Academic All-District program honors the top student-athletes across NCAA Division I for their combined academic and athletic achievements. Each nominee must hold at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA and meet stringent eligibility requirements related to game participation.
Northern Colorado's five selections mark a strong showing for the Bears, reflecting the program's continued commitment to developing student-athletes who excel in all areas of collegiate life.
Francia played a key offensive role for the Bears in 2025, hitting .360 across 47 starts. Her 50 hits included nine doubles and three home runs, and she drove in 28 runs while maintaining a stellar .446 on-base percentage. She also recorded nine hit-by-pitches and eight strikeouts, and went a perfect 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts.
Walling, one of UNC's most productive hitters, appeared in all 49 games and posted a .359 batting average with 60 hits and 25 RBIs. She led the team in runs scored (44) and added 14 doubles and five homers to her stat line. She finished with a .419 OBP and was nearly automatic on the basepaths, going 13-for-14 in stolen bases.
Wilming served as one of the Bears' workhorse pitchers, logging 109.0 innings across 29 appearances and 19 starts. She earned eight wins, tossed seven complete games, and posted 45 strikeouts. The junior held opponents to a .328 average and recorded two shutouts during the season.
DiNapoli also anchored the pitching staff, throwing a team-high 119.1 innings with 27 total appearances and 24 starts. She notched seven wins, 56 strikeouts, and 10 complete games, including a shutout.
Longo, who started 42 games, added power to the UNC lineup with six home runs and 28 RBIs. She hit .217 but delivered a .435 slugging percentage, including seven doubles. Longo also tallied 13 walks and four hit-by-pitches, boosting her on-base percentage to .316.
All five honorees met or exceeded the CSC's high academic standards, with cumulative GPAs above 3.50. Their selection underscores Northern Colorado's mission to support excellence both athletically and academically.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the softball team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsSB).
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