MANKATO, Minn. – 13 Minnesota State student-athletes were named recipients of the 2025-26 WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award, presented by Sterling Trophy, as announced by the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

A total of 95 WCHA student-athletes representing all eight member institutions earned the honor this season. To qualify, student-athletes must have achieved at least sophomore academic standing and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher over the previous two semesters (or three quarters).

Bemidji State led the conference with 17 honorees. Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State, and St. Thomas each had 13 recipients, while Minnesota had 11. Ohio State recognized 10 student-athletes, and Wisconsin had seven honorees.

The WCHA Scholar-Athlete selections are made with the assistance of each institution's Faculty Athletic Representative.

Minnesota State (13)

Name	Pos.	Year	Hometown
Jessica Boland	Forward	Gr.	Northfield, Minn.
Lauren Goldsworthy	Defender	So.	Minnetonka, Minn.
Ava Guillemette	Forward	Jr.	Prior Lake, Minn.
Hailey Hansen	Goaltender	Jr.	Blaine, Minn.
Taylor Otremba	Forward	Sr.	Lakeville, Minn.
Ayla Puppe	Forward	So.	Northfield, Minn.
Lilie Ramirez	Defender	Sr.	So. St. Paul, Minn.
Kianna Roeske	Defender	Sr.	Paynesville, Minn.
Bella Shipley	Forward	So.	Maple Grove, Minn.
Avery Stilwell	Goaltender	Sr.	Litchfield, Minn.
Whitney Tuttle	Forward	Sr.	Rosemount, Minn.
Kamryn Van Batavia	Forward	Jr.	Luverne, Minn.
Lauren Zawoyski	Forward	Jr.	Edina, Minn.