CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson Softball finished the 2025 campaign with 11 student-athletes earning Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete distinctions on Thursday. The 2025 campaign marks the fifth-consecutive year that the Tigers have had 11 or more athletes garner the distinction. Clemson also finished in the top 100 in team grade point average among all Division I programs.
The 11 selections include three-time honorees Brooke McCubbin, Jadeyn Ruszkowski and Aby Vieira. Earning the award for the second time as Tigers are Olivia Duncan and Julia Knowler. Garnering the honor for the first time as Tigers and rounding out the selections include Reese Basinger, Jamison Brockenbrough, Madi Lardizabal, Brook Melnychuk and Taylor Pipkins.
The 2025 Clemson Tigers were crowned ACC Champions and made their fifth-consecutive NCAA postseason appearance that included the first super regional win in program history. They finished the season with a 48-14 overall record and 19-5 record in ACC play. Heading into 2026, the Tigers return 13 total student-athletes, including five who earned Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete honors.
To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must achieve a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the 2024-25 academic year only.