Tufts University Celebrates Four Academic All-America® Women’s At-Large Team Selections
MEDFORD, MA (July 8, 2025) – In a notable achievement, four student-athletes from Tufts University have received recognition as members of the 2024-25 Academic All-America® women’s at-large team, as announced by College Sports Communicators. The honorees include:
- Madeline Delaney – First Team (Women’s Lacrosse)
- Margie Carden – Second Team (Women’s Lacrosse)
- Andrea DelGiudice – Second Team (Field Hockey)
- Hannah Jiang – Second Team (Women’s Rowing)
This recognition marks the most Academic All-America® women’s at-large selections in the nation for Division III institutions.
Overview of the Academic All-America® Program
The Academic All-America® program honors outstanding student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in both sports and academics. To qualify for nomination, student-athletes must:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Be a significant contributor to their team
- Meet specific participation criteria based on their sport
In total, nominees are limited to six from each institution, with eligibility encompassing various sports including women’s beach volleyball, field hockey, rowing, and more.
Individual Achievements
Madeline Delaney is recognized for her second consecutive year on the Academic All-America® women’s at-large team, having previously earned third-team honors in 2023-24. During her final eligibility season, she was named the IWLCA National Midfielder of the Year, contributing significantly to Tufts’ success, which included capturing the NESCAC title and reaching the NCAA Championship game. Delaney graduated with a degree in economics, achieving a noteworthy GPA of 3.84, and completed a Master’s Certificate in Technology Management and Leadership this spring.
Margie Carden made her mark by leading the women’s lacrosse team with 71 goals, graduating as the program’s all-time leader with 268 career goals. She completed her degree in international relations with a 3.74 GPA and earned first team All-American honors from the IWLCA alongside Delaney.
Andrea DelGiudice has been instrumental in the field hockey team’s success, helping them secure a conference championship and reach the NCAA finals. A two-time NFHCA first-team All-American, she led the team in scoring with 15 goals and 37 points. DelGiudice graduated in 2024 with a degree in computer science, achieving a GPA of 3.54, and has since completed a Master of Science degree in Data Science.
Hannah Jiang, a rising senior, serves as the Jumbos’ first varsity coxswain and has been pivotal in the women’s rowing team’s back-to-back NCAA Championship victories. With a GPA of 3.86, Jiang, a two-time CRCA first-team All-American, is majoring in Cognitive Brain Science Studies.
Conclusion
With this year’s selections, Tufts University Athletics now boasts a total of nine Academic All-America® recipients for the 2024-25 academic year, highlighting the institution’s commitment to excellence in both academic and athletic domains.
For the complete list of the 2024-25 Academic All-America® Women’s At-large Teams, click here.
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