BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University senior setter Bethany Votta has been selected to the 2023 Academic All-District® One Division III Volleyball Team by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).

Votta, who also earned the honor last year, is one of seven members of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) to garner the accolade. She is joined by MCLA's Elizberth Brown, Chloie Garber, Audrey Melson and Ellie Walter-Goodspeed, as well as Camryn Burgio and Angela Colonis of Worcester State University.

The 2023 Academic All-District® Volleyball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes volleyball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

To be eligible for all-academic honors, a student-athlete must be a starter or a key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at her current institution and be nominated by her sports information director. A student-athlete must have also played in at least 90% of her team's sets for the 2023 season or started in 66% of the matches.

Votta, who hails from Cumberland, Rhode Island, is a psychology major and currently sports a 3.75 GPA. Votta amassed 776 assists, 246 digs, 92 aces and 25 kills in 54 matches over three seasons with the Bears.

Votta recorded career-highs in ever statistical category in 2023 as she finshed the season with 377 assists, 113 digs, 42 aces and 13 kills as well as eight blocks in 17 matches. On September 13th, Votta tied the program record for aces in a match with 14 against Lesley University.

2023 CSC Academic All-District® Division III Volleyball Teams (PDF)